Thurmont Primary serves 307 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% 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-2
- Enrollment: 307 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
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Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Thurmont Primary's student population of 307 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
307 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Thurmont Primary is 0.32, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
10%
22%
Black
2%
33%
White
82%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Thurmont Primary often compared to?
Thurmont Primaryis often viewed alongside schools like Catoctin High School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Thurmont Primary?
307 students attend Thurmont Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Thurmont Primary students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thurmont Primary?
Thurmont Primary has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Thurmont Primary offer ?
Thurmont Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Thurmont Primary part of?
Thurmont Primary is part of Frederick County School District.
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