- Enrollment
- 2,066
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Thurmont, MD
Thurmont Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Thurmont Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 240033000650
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thurmont Elementary earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Thurmont · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 43.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Thurmont Elementary has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thurmont Elementary ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Thurmont, MD.
School address
District: Frederick County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240033000650 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Thurmont Elementary held near 276 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 21.4 → 18.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 240033000650 · Thurmont, MD Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
283 enr · 13.5:1 · 43.9% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Gov. Thomas Johnson High (2,066 students)
Thurmont Elementary held near 276 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 21.4 → 18.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Thurmont 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 283
Thurmont Elementary
283 students
What this shows Thurmont Elementary reports 283 students on the CCD universe file.
How Thurmont Elementary compares
Thurmont 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 7% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.9% | ▼ 10% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 283 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
283
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% below the Maryland average of 49.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 36% in Maryland - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.8%
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 283 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.6%
Hispanic or Latino 13.1%
Two or More 3.9%
African American 1.8%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 80.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.1, Thurmont 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 Thurmont 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oakdale High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Thurmont 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
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 (~283 students)
Frequently asked questions about Thurmont Elementary
How many students attend Thurmont Elementary?
Thurmont Elementary has 283 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Thurmont, MD. CCD year-over-year: 278 (2022-23) → 276 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thurmont Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Thurmont Elementary is 13.5:1, which is 7% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 14% 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 Thurmont Elementary?
43.9% of students at Thurmont Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thurmont Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Thurmont Elementary is White at 80.6% of enrollment, in Thurmont, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thurmont Elementary?
Thurmont Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Thurmont Elementary rank among public schools in Thurmont?
By Resource Investment Index, Thurmont Elementary ranks #2 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 Thurmont 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.