- Enrollment
- 2,066
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Frederick, MD
Frederick Classical Charter
Federal NCES profile for Frederick Classical Charter, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 240033001715Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Frederick Classical Charter earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Maryland schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Frederick · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 24.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Frederick Classical Charter has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Frederick Classical Charter ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Frederick, MD.
School address
District: Frederick County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240033001715 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Frederick Classical Charter held near 377 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.5 → 27.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 240033001715 · Frederick, MD Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
376 enr · 14.5:1 · 24.3% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Gov. Thomas Johnson High (2,066 students)
Frederick Classical Charter held near 377 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.5 → 27.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Frederick Classical Charter in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gov. Thomas Jo
Gov. Thomas Johnson High
2,066 students
- Urbana High
Urbana High
1,989 students
- Frederick High
Frederick High
1,821 students
- Tuscarora High
Tuscarora High
1,735 students
- Oakdale High
Oakdale High
1,702 students
- This school 376
Frederick Classical Charter
376 students
What this shows Frederick Classical Charter reports 376 students on the CCD universe file.
How Frederick Classical Charter compares
Frederick Classical Charter held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.5:1 | ▼ 0% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.3% | ▼ 50% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 376 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
376
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% below the Maryland average of 49.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 50% in Maryland - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,233
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $18,753
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 376 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 34.8%
White 33.2%
Hispanic or Latino 11.4%
Asian 11.4%
Two or More 8.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 34.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.6, Frederick Classical Charter is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Frederick County Public Schools reports $16,233 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Frederick Classical Charter Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gov. Thomas Johnson High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Urbana High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Frederick High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tuscarora High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oakdale High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Frederick Classical Charter's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,989
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,821
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,735
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,702
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar elementary schools in Frederick
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~376 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Frederick Classical Charter
How many students attend Frederick Classical Charter?
Frederick Classical Charter has 376 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Frederick, MD. CCD year-over-year: 375 (2022-23) → 377 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frederick Classical Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Frederick Classical Charter is 14.5:1, which is 0% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Frederick Classical Charter?
24.3% of students at Frederick Classical Charter are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Frederick Classical Charter?
The largest demographic group at Frederick Classical Charter is African American at 34.8% of enrollment, in Frederick, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Frederick Classical Charter?
Frederick Classical Charter has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Frederick Classical Charter rank among elementary schools in Frederick?
By Resource Investment Index, Frederick Classical Charter ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Frederick, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Frederick on the city page.
What other schools are in Frederick County Public Schools?
Besides Frederick Classical Charter, Frederick County Public Schools also operates Gov. Thomas Johnson High (2,066 students), Urbana High (1,989 students), and Frederick High (1,821 students). See the Frederick County Public Schools district page for the complete list.