Thurmont Primary

www.fcps.org

350 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

Thurmont Primary School is a public elementary school located in the town of Thurmont, Maryland. Serving as part of the Frederick County Public Schools (FCPS) district, the school focuses on providing foundational education for students in the early primary grades. Its location on Rocky Ridge Road places it within a community-oriented environment, reflecting the district’s commitment to fostering academic growth and social development in a supportive, small-town setting.

As an FCPS institution, Thurmont Primary aligns its curriculum with the broader district standards, emphasizing literacy, numeracy, and character development. The school is dedicated to preparing students for their transition to higher elementary levels by creating a structured and engaging learning environment. Families looking for specific information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or district-wide initiatives can utilize the official Frederick County Public Schools website at [www.fcps.org](http://www.fcps.org).

350

Total Students

24.6

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Thurmont Primary
Demographic	Student Count
White	283
Hispanic	41
Black	8
Asian	2
Two or More	16

White
283 (80.9%)
Hispanic
41 (11.7%)
Two or More
16 (4.6%)
Black
8 (2.3%)
Asian
2 (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)203-1280
Website:	http://www.fcps.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	350
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	163
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	30

* 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 74

Kindergarten 87

Grade 1 111

Grade 2 78