Monocacy Elementary

www.fcps.org

523 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Monocacy Elementary School, located at 7421 Hayward Rd in Frederick, Maryland, is a public elementary school serving students within the Frederick County Public Schools (FCPS) district. As part of a larger school system known for its commitment to academic achievement and community engagement, Monocacy Elementary focuses on providing a supportive environment for students in their foundational years. The school emphasizes core curriculum standards while fostering social and emotional growth to prepare young learners for middle school and beyond.

The school operates under the broader mission of FCPS, which prioritizes student-centered learning, equity, and the integration of technology in the classroom. Being situated in the historic and growing Frederick area, the school often benefits from strong parental involvement and community partnerships. Families associated with the school are encouraged to stay updated on district-wide policies, school calendars, and academic resources through the official FCPS website, which serves as the primary hub for administrative information and educational support.

523

Total Students

41.4

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Monocacy Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	125
Hispanic	182
Black	149
Asian	18
Two or More	46
American Indian	3

Hispanic
182 (34.8%)
Black
149 (28.5%)
White
125 (23.9%)
Two or More
46 (8.8%)
Asian
18 (3.4%)
American Indian
3 (0.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Frederick County Public Schools
Phone:	(227)203-1520
Website:	http://www.fcps.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	523
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	295
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	60

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 54

Kindergarten 76

Grade 1 71

Grade 2 80

Grade 3 85

Grade 4 88

Grade 5 69

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Monocacy Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	54
Kindergarten	76
Grade 1	71
Grade 2	80
Grade 3	85
Grade 4	88
Grade 5	69

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Monocacy Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	270	51.6%
Male	253	48.4%

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