Thurmont Primary (2026 Ranking)

7989 Rocky Ridge Rd
Thurmont, MD 21788

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Thurmont Primary serves 329 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.

The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten-2
Enrollment: 329 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 17%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Thurmont Primary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

School Overview

Thurmont Primary's student population of 329 students has grown by 15% over five school years.

The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)

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Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Thurmont Primary
Pre-K	55
Kind	109
1	75
2	90

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Total Students

329 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2003-2023)
Year	Thurmont Primary
2023	307
2022	287
2021	284
2020	370
2019	370
2018	371
2017	371
2016	373
2015	382
2014	374
2013	378
2012	395
2011	412
2010	427
2009	445
2008	434
2007	418
2006	461
2005	446
2004	464
2003	443

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Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

21 teachers

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2005-2023)
Year	Thurmont Primary
2023	22
2022	24
2021	21
2020	19
2019	19
2018	22
2017	22
2016	22
2015	24
2014	23
2013	25
2012	28
2011	29
2010	29
2009	29
2008	28
2007	28
2006	30
2005	28

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School Calendar

School Motto

We All Work Together so that We Grow in Our Brain, Heart and Body Power

School Rankings

The of Thurmont Primary is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

This School

State Level (MD)

Student-Teacher Ratio

16:1

14:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2005-2023)
Year	Thurmont Primary	Maryland	Frederick County Public Schools
2023	14:1	14:1	16:1
2022	12:1	14:1	16:1
2021	14:1	14:1	15:1
2020	19:1	15:1	16:1
2019	19:1	15:1	16:1
2018	17:1	15:1	16:1
2017	17:1	15:1	16:1
2016	17:1	15:1	16:1
2015	16:1	15:1	15:1
2014	17:1	15:1	15:1
2013	15:1	15:1	15:1
2012	14:1	15:1	15:1
2011	14:1	15:1	15:1
2010	15:1	15:1	15:1
2009	15:1	15:1	15:1
2008	16:1	14:1	15:1
2007	15:1	15:1	16:1
2006	15:1	16:1	16:1
2005	16:1	16:1	16:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

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Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2004-2023)
Year	Thurmont Primary	Maryland	Frederick County Public Schools
2023	2%	7%	8%
2020	1%	7%	6%
2019	1%	7%	6%
2014	1%	6%	5%
2012	1%	7%	6%
2009	1%	6%	6%
2008	1%	6%	5%
2007	1%	6%	5%
2006	1%	5%	4%
2005	1%	5%	4%
2004	1%	5%	3%

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Hispanic

23%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2003-2023)
Year	Thurmont Primary	Maryland	Frederick County Public Schools
2023	10%	22%	21%
2022	10%	21%	20%
2021	4%	20%	19%
2020	6%	18%	17%
2019	6%	18%	17%
2018	7%	17%	16%
2017	7%	17%	16%
2016	5%	16%	15%
2015	5%	15%	14%
2014	6%	14%	13%
2013	6%	13%	12%
2012	5%	12%	11%
2011	4%	12%	11%
2010	3%	10%	9%
2009	4%	10%	8%
2008	3%	9%	8%
2007	2%	8%	7%
2006	1%	8%	6%
2005	2%	7%	5%
2004	2%	6%	4%
2003	1%	6%	3%

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Black

33%

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2005-2023)
Year	Thurmont Primary	Maryland	Frederick County Public Schools
2023	2%	33%	14%
2022	3%	33%	14%
2015	2%	34%	11%
2014	1%	35%	11%
2013	1%	35%	11%
2012	1%	35%	11%
2011	2%	36%	11%
2010	1%	38%	13%
2009	1%	38%	12%
2008	2%	38%	12%
2007	1%	38%	11%
2006	1%	38%	11%
2005	1%	38%	10%

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White

83%

32%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2003-2023)
Year	Thurmont Primary	Maryland	Frederick County Public Schools
2023	82%	33%	50%
2022	85%	34%	53%
2021	91%	34%	55%
2020	89%	36%	59%
2019	89%	36%	59%
2018	88%	38%	62%
2017	88%	38%	62%
2016	90%	39%	64%
2015	89%	40%	65%
2014	88%	41%	66%
2013	89%	42%	67%
2012	90%	42%	67%
2011	91%	43%	68%
2010	95%	45%	73%
2009	94%	46%	74%
2008	94%	47%	75%
2007	96%	48%	77%
2006	96%	49%	79%
2005	95%	50%	81%
2004	96%	51%	83%
2003	98%	52%	84%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Thurmont Primary	Maryland	Frederick County Public Schools
2023	4%	5%	7%
2022	2%	5%	6%
2021	5%	5%	6%
2020	4%	5%	5%
2019	4%	5%	5%
2018	5%	4%	5%
2017	5%	4%	5%
2016	4%	4%	5%
2015	4%	4%	5%
2014	4%	4%	5%
2013	4%	4%	5%

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All Ethnic Groups

0.30

0.74

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2003-2023)
Year	Thurmont Primary	Maryland	Frederick County Public Schools
2023	0.32	0.73	0.68
2022	0.27	0.73	0.66
2021	0.17	0.73	0.64
2020	0.20	0.72	0.61
2019	0.20	0.72	0.61
2018	0.22	0.72	0.57
2017	0.22	0.72	0.57
2016	0.19	0.71	0.56
2015	0.21	0.70	0.55
2014	0.23	0.69	0.54
2013	0.20	0.69	0.53
2012	0.19	0.69	0.52
2011	0.17	0.67	0.52
2010	0.10	0.65	0.44
2009	0.11	0.64	0.43
2008	0.12	0.63	0.42
2007	0.08	0.62	0.39
2006	0.08	0.61	0.36
2005	0.10	0.60	0.34
2004	0.08	0.60	0.31
2003	0.04	0.59	0.28

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Participates in the

Yes

Eligible for

42%

44%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2003-2023)
Year	Thurmont Primary	Maryland	Frederick County Public Schools
2023	46%	46%	30%
2022	34%	38%	24%
2021	35%	40%	24%
2020	32%	41%	21%
2019	32%	41%	21%
2016	35%	40%	22%
2015	35%	39%	22%
2014	36%	38%	22%
2013	32%	36%	21%
2012	29%	36%	19%
2011	24%	33%	18%
2010	21%	31%	16%
2009	16%	27%	13%
2008	16%	26%	12%
2007	11%	25%	10%
2006	12%	25%	10%
2005	13%	25%	11%
2004	9%	24%	10%
2003	10%	24%	9%

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Eligible for

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Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2003-2023)
Year	Thurmont Primary	Maryland	Frederick County Public Schools
2023	6%	4%	3%
2022	9%	4%	4%
2021	7%	5%	4%
2020	7%	6%	4%
2019	7%	6%	4%
2016	7%	5%	4%
2015	5%	6%	4%
2014	6%	6%	4%
2013	7%	6%	4%
2012	9%	6%	4%
2011	8%	7%	5%
2010	9%	7%	5%
2009	9%	8%	5%
2008	10%	8%	5%
2007	8%	7%	5%
2006	7%	7%	4%
2005	7%	7%	4%
2004	4%	7%	4%
2003	4%	7%	4%

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School Statewide Testing

School District Name

Frederick County Public Schools

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Thurmont Primary often compared to?

Thurmont Primaryis often viewed alongside schools like Catoctin High School by visitors of our site.

How many students attend Thurmont Primary?

329 students attend Thurmont Primary.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

83% of Thurmont Primary students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.

What is the student-teacher ratio of Thurmont Primary?

Thurmont Primary has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.

What grades does Thurmont Primary offer ?

Thurmont Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (Supplemental Virtual).

What school district is Thurmont Primary part of?

Thurmont Primary is part of Frederick County Public Schools.

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