Enrollment
152
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.9:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
-25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.2%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
+4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lewistown Elementary compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lewistown Elementary
Lewistown Elementary is a higher-need, small combined-grade school in Thurmont, Maryland, enrolling 152 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.9:1, Lewistown Elementary is leaner than roughly 88% of Maryland schools and 25% under the state's 14.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 51.2% lands close to the Maryland typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 95% of Maryland schools, with 152 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 90% of the 1,382 Maryland schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Against 23 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #5.
Its student body is led by White (57%) and Hispanic or Latino (28%) (diversity index 59/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 152 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Frederick County Public Schools spends $14,981 per pupil, 27% below the Maryland average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Thurmont's public schools, it stands alongside Thurmont Primary (350 students): Lewistown Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (10.9:1 vs 16.7:1).
Frederick County Public Schools also operates Gov. Thomas Johnson High (2,066 students) and Urbana High (1,989 students) alongside Lewistown Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Lewistown Elementary compares
Lewistown Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,981
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $20,446
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Frederick County Public Schools, which includes Lewistown Elementary.
$14,981
Per student
-27%
vs Maryland
Avg $20,446
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.4%
State 38.3%
Federal 11.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,066
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Maryland, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~152 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.9:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Lewistown Elementary a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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