- Enrollment
- 2,066
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Thurmont, MD
Lewistown Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lewistown Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240033000636
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 70
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lewistown Elementary earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Maryland schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Maryland.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Thurmont · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.9:1
- small classes for Maryland
- 51.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Lewistown Elementary has class sizes smaller than 88% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lewistown Elementary ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Thurmont, MD.
School address
District: Frederick County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240033000636 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Lewistown Elementary held near 166 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 14.8 → 14.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 240033000636 · Thurmont, MD Other · SMALL · TRAD
152 enr · 10.9:1 · 51.2% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Gov. Thomas Johnson High (2,066 students)
Lewistown Elementary held near 166 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE held 14.8 → 14.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Lewistown 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 152
Lewistown Elementary
152 students
What this shows Lewistown Elementary reports 152 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lewistown Elementary compares
Lewistown Elementary 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 | 10.9:1 | ▼ 25% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.2% | ▲ 4% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 152 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
152
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% above the Maryland average of 49.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 12% in Maryland - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.6%
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 152 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 56.6%
Hispanic or Latino 28.3%
Two or More 7.2%
African American 5.9%
Asian 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: White at 56.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.1, Lewistown Elementary 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 Lewistown Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gov. Thomas Johnson High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Urbana High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Frederick High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tuscarora High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oakdale High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lewistown 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 other schools in Thurmont
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~152 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lewistown Elementary
How many students attend Lewistown Elementary?
Lewistown Elementary has 152 students enrolled. It is a public school in Thurmont, MD. CCD year-over-year: 172 (2022-23) → 166 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lewistown Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lewistown Elementary is 10.9:1, which is 25% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 31% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lewistown Elementary?
51.2% of students at Lewistown Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lewistown Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Lewistown Elementary is White at 56.6% of enrollment, in Thurmont, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lewistown Elementary?
Lewistown Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 Lewistown Elementary rank among public schools in Thurmont?
By Resource Investment Index, Lewistown Elementary ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Thurmont, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Thurmont on the city page.
What other schools are in Frederick County Public Schools?
Besides Lewistown 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.