Enrollment
350
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Thurmont, MD
Thurmont Primary
Federal NCES profile for Thurmont Primary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240033001166
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thurmont Primary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Maryland schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Thurmont · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 46.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Thurmont Primary has class sizes larger than 78% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thurmont Primary ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Thurmont, MD.
School address
District: Frederick County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240033001166 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.7:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.3%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
-6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Thurmont Primary compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at Thurmont Primary
Thurmont Primary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Thurmont, Maryland, enrolling 350 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Maryland schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 46.3% lands close to the Maryland typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 350 puts it in the smaller third of Maryland schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,382 scored Maryland schools.
Among 194 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Maryland schools statewide, it ranks #146, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 33/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 350 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
16.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
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 Lewistown Elementary (152 students): Thurmont Primary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.7:1 vs 10.9:1).
Frederick County Public Schools also operates Gov. Thomas Johnson High (2,066 students) and Urbana High (1,989 students) alongside Thurmont Primary.
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 Thurmont Primary compares
Thurmont Primary on the metrics families compare, against Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.7:1 | ▲ 15% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.3% | ▼ 6% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 350 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
350
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
46.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 78% in Maryland - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 350 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.
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 80.9%
Hispanic or Latino 11.7%
Two or More 4.6%
African American 2.3%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 80.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.9, Thurmont Primary is less mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Frederick County Public Schools, which includes Thurmont Primary.
$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 Thurmont Primary 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 | Similar 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 Thurmont Primary'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 (~350 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Thurmont Primary
How many students attend Thurmont Primary?
Thurmont Primary has 350 students enrolled. It is a public school in Thurmont, MD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thurmont Primary?
The student-teacher ratio at Thurmont Primary is 16.7:1, which is 15% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Thurmont Primary?
46.3% of students at Thurmont Primary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thurmont Primary?
The largest demographic group at Thurmont Primary is White at 80.9% of enrollment, in Thurmont, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thurmont Primary?
Thurmont Primary has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 Thurmont Primary rank among public schools in Thurmont?
By Resource Investment Index, Thurmont Primary ranks #5 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 Thurmont Primary a good school?
Thurmont Primary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Maryland schools. 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 Thurmont Primary, 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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