North Frederick Elementary School

1010 Fairview Ave
Frederick, MD 21701
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 625 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, North Frederick Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 625 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • : Top 50% in MD
  • : 38% (Top 30%)
  • : 53% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

North Frederick Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

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School Overview

North Frederick Elementary School's student population of 625 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
625 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

North Frederick Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Frederick Elementary School is 0.73, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MD)
#407 out of 1347 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of North Frederick Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
38%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of North Frederick Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
53%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Frederick Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of North Frederick Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of North Frederick Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in North Frederick Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
28%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in North Frederick Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
20%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in North Frederick Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
39%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in North Frederick Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in North Frederick Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in North Frederick Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Maryland.
0.73
This chart displays the diversity score of North Frederick Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in North Frederick Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Frederick Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is North Frederick Elementary School's ranking?
North Frederick Elementary School is ranked #407 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are North Frederick Elementary School often compared to?
North Frederick Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Urbana Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend North Frederick Elementary School?
625 students attend North Frederick Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of North Frederick Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Frederick Elementary School?
North Frederick Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does North Frederick Elementary School offer ?
North Frederick Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is North Frederick Elementary School part of?
North Frederick Elementary School is part of Frederick County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 625 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 38% (Top 30%)
  • : 53% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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