At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 512
523
Total Enrollment
State avg: 54%
68%+13.9pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
12.6:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
Monocacy Elementary is a public elementary serving grades -1–5 in Frederick, Maryland. The school enrolls 523 students. It is part of the Frederick County Public Schools district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Maryland state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
12.6:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–5
DistrictFrederick County Public Schools
County24021
CityFrederick
ZIP21702
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID240033001521
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment523
White23.9%
Hispanic / Latino34.8%
Black / African American28.5%
Asian3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races8.8%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
23.9%
Hispanic
34.8%
Black
28.5%
Asian
3.4%
Two+
8.8%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.