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Middletown Primary

403 Franklin St, Middletown, MD 21769 · (227) 203-1540 · Frederick County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY22-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL463 STUDENTS
Enrollment
463
Elementary
DISTRICT 545 · STATE 481
Student : Teacher
16.6:1
28 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.1:1 · STATE 13.8:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
24%
109 students
DISTRICT 39% · STATE 54%
Community
1
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Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K
47
Kindergarten
140
Grade 1
127
Grade 2
149
Student demographics
White
33171%
DISTRICT 47% · STATE 31%
Hispanic
6213%
DISTRICT 22% · STATE 24%
Black
327%
DISTRICT 15% · STATE 32%
Asian
174%
DISTRICT 8% · STATE 7%
Two+
215%
DISTRICT 8% · STATE 5%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
26557%
Female
19843%

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7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
463
-1 (0%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
16.6:1
was 14.9:1
% White
71%
was 80%
% Hispanic
13%
was 7%
% Black
7%
was 3%
% Asian
4%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Middletown Primary

Middletown Primary operates as a moderately sized primary school in Middletown, Maryland, run under Frederick County Public Schools. Current enrollment sits at 463 students spanning grades pre-K through 2.

Frederick County Public Schools comprises 67 schools with combined enrollment of 48,054 students; Middletown Primary is among them.

On the student-mix side, Middletown Primary lists that 71% of the student body identifies as White. The remainder looks like 13% Hispanic, 7% Black, 5% multiracial, 4% Asian. Compared to Frederick County overall, the school's racial mix sits in roughly the same range.

Looking at school resources, The school lists 28 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 16.6:1. The state averages around 13.8:1, so this campus is higher than the state norm typical. Roughly 24% of students at Middletown Primary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, often used as a Title I proxy. By comparison, Frederick County runs at roughly 37%, so the school's eligibility rate is meaningfully below the surrounding baseline.

Around the school, ACS estimates for Frederick County put median household income runs about $122,002, roughly 46% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 4% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Across Frederick County's 69 public schools (combined enrollment of about 48,054 students), Middletown Primary is one campus in the mix.

The closest other public school is Middletown Elementary, roughly 0.5 miles away. Within five miles, there are 6 other public schools.

The school occupies an outer-ring site.

Looking at the recent track record. Over the past 7-year window, the student count held roughly steady: 464 students in 2018 compared to 463 in 2025. White enrollment moved from 80% to 71% across the same window. The student-to-teacher ratio widened from 14.9:1 in 2018 to 16.6:1 today.

On the community side, posts here usually surface around enrollment questions, classroom assignments, and PTA news. Members of the school community can share what they know.

Frederick County at a glance

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Population
287,048
Census ACS
Median income
$122,002
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
46%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
4%
Below federal line
Schools in county
69
48,054 students

Quick facts

School name
Middletown Primary
District
Frederick County Public Schools
Address
403 Franklin St, Middletown, MD 21769
Phone
(227) 203-1540
County
Frederick County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–02
Total enrollment
463
Teachers (FTE)
28
Student–teacher ratio
16.6:1
Free/Reduced lunch
109 (24%)
Locale
22-Suburb: Mid-size
NCES ID
240033001566
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

Other schools in Frederick County Public Schools
Other schools in Middletown
Nearby schools

Frequently asked questions

About Middletown Primary
What is the total enrollment at Middletown Primary?
Middletown Primary enrolls approximately 463 students in grades PK-02.
What age range does Middletown Primary serve?
Middletown Primary serves students from grade PK through grade 02.
How many students per teacher at Middletown Primary?
Approximately 16.6:1 students per teacher at Middletown Primary.
How diverse is Middletown Primary?
Middletown Primary reports a student body of 71% White, 13% Hispanic, 7% Black, 4% Asian, 5% Two or more.
Is Middletown Primary public or private?
Middletown Primary is a public K-12 school, overseen by Frederick County Public Schools.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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