Enrollment
350
Elementary
DISTRICT 545 · STATE 481
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·FREDERICK COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS·NCES 240033001166
Thurmont Primary
7989 Rocky Ridge Rd, Thurmont, MD 21788 · (227) 203-1280 · Frederick County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY31-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL350 STUDENTS
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allk12 Grade
Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
14.2:1
25 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.1:1 · STATE 13.8:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
55%
193 students
DISTRICT 39% · STATE 54%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 74 | 21% |
| Kindergarten | 87 | 25% |
| Grade 1 | 111 | 32% |
| Grade 2 | 78 | 22% |
Student demographics
33%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 69% · STATE 73% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Schools most like Thurmont Primary
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thurmont Primary this school | 350 | 55.1% | N/A |
| Warwick Elementary School Secretary | 346 | 51.2% | 65.8% |
| Thurmont Elementary Thurmont | 283 | 55.1% | 55.1% |
| Preston Elementary School Preston | 381 | 60.1% | 49.6% |
| Willards Elementary Willards | 311 | 49.2% | 56.6% |
| Fountain Rock Elementary Hagerstown | 319 | 48.0% | 53.1% |
Matched among Maryland elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Thurmont Primary ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Maryland | In Frederick County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 350 | #685 of 898 | #32 of 41 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.2:1 | #474 of 857 | #11 of 38 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 33.0% | #693 of 857 | #35 of 38 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 55.1% | #477 of 885 | #9 of 41 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -5.4% | #441 of 551 | #13 of 17 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
350
+66 (+23%) vs 2020
-15% since 2010-11, when it was 412
Student : Teacher
14.2:1
was 14.2:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 350 | 24.6 | 14.2:1 | 55% (193) |
| 2023-24 | 329 | 21 | 15.7:1 | 50% (164) |
| 2022-23 | 307 | 21.9 | 14.0:1 | 52% (161) |
| 2020-21 | 284 | 20 | 14.2:1 | 42% (120) |
| 2017-18 | 370 | 23.6 | 15.7:1 | 40% (149) |
| 2015-16 | 373 | 21 | 17.8:1 | 43% (161) |
| 2010-11 | 412 | 28 | 14.7:1 | 31% (129) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Thurmont Primary.
Since 2017-18: students down 5% (370 to 350); teachers up 4% (23.6 to 24.6).
About Thurmont Primary
Thurmont Primary is a small elementary school with an address in Thurmont, Maryland. In all, 350 students attend the school in pre-K through 2. The school is 27% below the average for elementary schools in Maryland.
The 67 schools in Frederick County Public Schools enroll 48,054 students altogether, Thurmont Primary among them.
A large majority of enrollment at Thurmont Primary is White, at 81%. The rest of enrollment is 12% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, and 2% Black. Among all residents of Frederick County, the White share is about 68%. Measured by the diversity index, the student body scores 33%.
The school had 24.6 full-time-equivalent teachers in 2024-25. Its student-to-teacher ratio is 14.2:1. The average ratio among elementary schools in Maryland is similar, at 13.8:1. The school reported 55% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024-25. That rate is above the 37% average among public schools in Frederick County.
American Community Survey estimates for Frederick County show that median household income comes to about $122,002, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 46% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 4%. Frederick County counts 69 public schools with about 48,054 students.
The closest school to Thurmont Primary is Thurmont Elementary, located about 0.4 miles away. In all, 3 other public schools sit within five miles of Thurmont Primary.
Thurmont Primary is coded as Town: Fringe in federal locale data.
The school's student count rose 23% between the 2020-21 and 2024-25 school years.
This page is a place to ask questions and share updates about fundraisers, report cards, and school supplies at Thurmont Primary. Members of the school community can share what they know.
Frederick County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
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
Related schools
Other schools in Frederick County Public Schools
- Gov. Thomas Johnson HighHigh · 2,066 students
- Urbana HighHigh · 1,989 students
- Frederick HighHigh · 1,821 students
- Tuscarora HighHigh · 1,735 students
- Oakdale HighHigh · 1,702 students
- Linganore HighHigh · 1,647 students
Other schools in Thurmont
- Catoctin HighHigh · 823 students
- Thurmont MiddleMiddle · 507 students
- Thurmont ElementaryElementary · 283 students
- Lewistown ElementaryElementary · 152 students
Nearby schools
- Thurmont Elementary0.4 mi · 283
- Thurmont Middle0.9 mi · 507
- Catoctin High2.0 mi · 823
- Lewistown Elementary5.3 mi · 152
- Sabillasville Environmental School5.8 mi · 196
- New Midway/Woodsboro Elementary6.3 mi · 269
Frequently asked questions
About Thurmont PrimaryHow many students attend Thurmont Primary?
Thurmont Primary enrolls approximately 350 students in grades PK-02.
Is Thurmont Primary an elementary, middle, or high school?
Thurmont Primary is an elementary school covering grades PK-02.
How many teachers does Thurmont Primary have?
Thurmont Primary employs 25 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.2:1.
What is the student diversity at Thurmont Primary?
Student demographics at Thurmont Primary are roughly 81% White, 12% Hispanic, 2% Black, 1% Asian, 5% Two or more.
What district is Thurmont Primary in?
Thurmont Primary is part of Frederick County Public Schools.
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