- Enrollment
- 2,066
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Monrovia, MD
Kemptown Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Kemptown Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 240033001412
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kemptown Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Maryland schools.
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.4:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 9.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 448
- students enrolled
Kemptown Elementary has class sizes larger than 97% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Frederick County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240033001412 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+35 students YoY
Kemptown Elementary grew from 401 students in 2022-23 to 436 in 2023-24 (+8.7%).
Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 22.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+35 students YoY 240033001412 · Monrovia, MD Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
448 enr · 20.4:1 · 9.7% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Gov. Thomas Johnson High (2,066 students)
Kemptown Elementary grew from 401 students in 2022-23 to 436 in 2023-24 (+8.7%). Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 22.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Kemptown Elementary 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 448
Kemptown Elementary
448 students
What this shows Kemptown Elementary reports 448 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kemptown Elementary compares
Kemptown Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.4:1 | ▲ 41% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.7% | ▼ 80% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 448 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.4:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
448
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 80% below the Maryland average of 49.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.4:1
students per teacher
- 41% above state mean
Top 97% in Maryland - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
13.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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 448 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.3%
Two or More 12.5%
Hispanic or Latino 9.4%
Asian 4.0%
African American 3.8%
Largest group: White at 70.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.8, Kemptown Elementary is less 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 Kemptown Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gov. Thomas Johnson High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Urbana High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Frederick High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tuscarora High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oakdale High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kemptown Elementary'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 Monrovia
1 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 (~448 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kemptown Elementary
How many students attend Kemptown Elementary?
Kemptown Elementary has 448 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Monrovia, MD. CCD year-over-year: 401 (2022-23) → 436 (2023-24), up 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kemptown Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Kemptown Elementary is 20.4:1, which is 41% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 30% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kemptown Elementary?
9.7% of students at Kemptown Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kemptown Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Kemptown Elementary is White at 70.3% of enrollment, in Monrovia, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kemptown Elementary?
Kemptown Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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).
What other schools are in Frederick County Public Schools?
Besides Kemptown Elementary, 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.