Lewistown Elementary

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Lewistown Elementary ranks 367 th of 859 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Lewistown Elementary is a public elementary school located in Thurmont, Maryland, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 172 students. The school is part of the Frederick County Public Schools district, which is ranked 6 out of 25 in Maryland and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Lewistown Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of White students (69.19%) compared to the surrounding schools, its test scores are generally lower than the district and state averages in both Mathematics and English Language Arts. For example, the school's overall Mathematics proficiency rate was 36% in the 2023-2024 school year, compared to 32.1% for the Frederick County Public Schools district and 24.1% for the state of Maryland. Lewistown Elementary also has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 52.91% in the 2022-2023 school year, which is higher than the surrounding schools. However, the school has a lower student-teacher ratio (11.6 in 2022-2023) compared to the nearby schools, which range from 12.9 to 17.0 students per teacher.

Interestingly, Lewistown Elementary's statewide ranking has been declining over the past several years, from a high of 184 out of 867 Maryland elementary schools in 2013-2014 to 367 out of 859 in 2023-2024. The school's performance for specific student subgroups, such as male students and White students, is also lower than the state averages. When compared to nearby schools like Glade Elementary, Yellow Springs Elementary, and Frederick Classical Charter, Lewistown Elementary generally underperforms in terms of test scores and statewide rankings.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

11119 Hessong Bridge Rd
Thurmont, MD 21788

(240) 236-3750

District: Frederick County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
367^th of 859 Maryland Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $30,599

Students who attend Lewistown Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Thurmont Middle
High:	Catoctin High

Student/teacher ratio: 11.6

Number of students: 172

Racial breakdown:

White:

69.2%

Hispanic:

18.6%

Two or more races:

7.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 52.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Lewistown Elementary ranks better than 57.3% of elementary schools in Maryland. It also ranks 31^st among 39 ranked elementary schools in the Frederick County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.82. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (69.2%), Hispanic (18.6%), two or more races (7.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 52.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lewistown Elementary is 11.6, which is the 3^rd best among 39 elementary schools in the Frederick County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Lewistown Elementary employs 14.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lewistown Elementary is $30,599, which is the highest among 41 elementary schools in the Frederick County Public Schools District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

Lewistown Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Frederick County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Frederick County Public Schools 6^th of 25 Maryland school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Lewistown Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Lewistown Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile
2004	75.77	185^th	803	77.0%
2005	64.01	321^st	805	60.1%
2006	53.49	413^th	804	48.6%
2007	58.58	379^th	818	53.7%
2008	44.87	539^th	838	35.7%
2009	58.29	406^th	850	52.2%
2010	54.95	447^th	855	47.7%
2011	67.51	283^rd	853	66.8%
2012	70.83	250^th	857	70.8%
2013	83.17	81^st	847	90.4%
2014	77.46	184^th	867	78.8%
2015	61.43	309^th	859	64.0%
2016	72.17	234^th	845	72.3%
2017	67.70	269^th	847	68.2%
2018	69.14	259^th	857	69.8%
2019	57.08	327^th	853	61.7%
2021	46.41	310^th	802	61.3%
2022	53.07	376^th	862	56.4%
2023	55.12	336^th	855	60.7%
2024	50.82	367^th	859	57.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Lewistown Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	42.49	344^th	788	56.3%

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Rank History for White students at Lewistown Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	26.81	376^th	528	28.8%

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Data source: test scores: Maryland State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Maryland State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Lewistown Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1989	483	16	5	3	1	n/a	n/a	508
1990	301	5	2	6	0	n/a	n/a	314
1991	305	9	2	6	0	n/a	n/a	322
1992	289	9	8	2	0	n/a	n/a	308
1993	298	12	8	1	0	n/a	n/a	319
1994	304	11	5	0	0	n/a	n/a	320
1995	310	22	5	4	0	n/a	n/a	341
1996	310	22	5	4	0	n/a	n/a	341
1997	205	11	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	218
1998	211	14	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	226
1999	192	10	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	205
2000	186	8	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	197
2001	184	13	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	200
2002	188	12	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	202
2003	188	12	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	202
2004	187	13	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	203
2005	160	4	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	167
2006	158	2	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	162
2007	166	1	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	169
2008	172	6	0	7	0	n/a	n/a	185
2009	146	8	1	8	0	n/a	n/a	163
2010	149	7	1	6	1	n/a	n/a	164
2011	159	4	1	12	1	0	5	182
2012	152	3	1	13	0	0	6	175
2013	148	6	1	12	1	0	8	176
2014	140	3	1	16	0	0	6	166
2015	132	2	0	11	3	0	7	155
2016	136	6	0	14	1	0	11	168
2017	113	2	0	12	1	0	9	137
2018	132	6	0	17	1	0	14	170
2019	134	9	0	25	0	0	16	184
2020	139	7	0	35	0	0	14	195
2021	120	7	0	26	0	0	8	161
2022	114	6	1	37	0	0	10	168
2023	119	7	0	32	0	1	13	172

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Lewistown Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	508	24.3	20.9	n/a
1990	314	19.8	15.8	10.5
1991	322	20.8	15.4	7.1
1992	308	20.7	14.8	13
1993	319	20.7	15.4	12.5
1994	320	21.9	14.6	13.4
1995	341	23.9	14.3	10
1996	341	23.9	14.3	10
1997	218	18.8	11.6	16.5
1998	226	18.7	12.1	16.4
1999	205	18.8	10.9	15.1
2000	197	17.1	11.5	16.2
2001	200	17.7	11.3	21.5
2002	202	18.1	11.2	23.8
2003	202	18.1	11.2	23.8
2004	203	18.1	11.2	22.7
2005	167	17.0	9.8	28.7
2006	162	16.0	10.1	29.6
2007	169	19.9	8.5	30.2
2008	185	21.9	8.4	28.6
2009	163	21.4	7.6	30.7
2010	164	19.8	8.2	34.8
2011	182	22.8	7.9	48.9
2012	175	24.0	7.2	47.4
2013	176	22.0	8.0	45.5
2014	166	21.0	7.9	38
2015	155	21.0	7.3	38.1
2016	168	19.0	8.8	38.1
2017	137	20.0	6.8	27
2018	170	16.7	10.1	33.5
2019	184	15.3	12.0	32.1
2020	195	18.7	10.4	32.8
2021	161	17.2	9.3	39.1
2022	168	16.8	9.9	41.1
2023	172	14.8	11.6	52.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Lewistown Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	508	24.3	20.9	n/a
1990	314	19.8	15.8	10.5
1991	322	20.8	15.4	7.1
1992	308	20.7	14.8	13
1993	319	20.7	15.4	12.5
1994	320	21.9	14.6	13.4
1995	341	23.9	14.3	10
1996	341	23.9	14.3	10
1997	218	18.8	11.6	16.5
1998	226	18.7	12.1	16.4
1999	205	18.8	10.9	15.1
2000	197	17.1	11.5	16.2
2001	200	17.7	11.3	21.5
2002	202	18.1	11.2	23.8
2003	202	18.1	11.2	23.8
2004	203	18.1	11.2	22.7
2005	167	17.0	9.8	28.7
2006	162	16.0	10.1	29.6
2007	169	19.9	8.5	30.2
2008	185	21.9	8.4	28.6
2009	163	21.4	7.6	30.7
2010	164	19.8	8.2	34.8
2011	182	22.8	7.9	48.9
2012	175	24.0	7.2	47.4
2013	176	22.0	8.0	45.5
2014	166	21.0	7.9	38
2015	155	21.0	7.3	38.1
2016	168	19.0	8.8	38.1
2017	137	20.0	6.8	27
2018	170	16.7	10.1	33.5
2019	184	15.3	12.0	32.1
2020	195	18.7	10.4	32.8
2021	161	17.2	9.3	39.1
2022	168	16.8	9.9	41.1
2023	172	14.8	11.6	52.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Lewistown Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,046 (4.6%)	$21,856 (95.4%)	$22,902
2020	$1,609 (6.9%)	$21,583 (93.1%)	$23,192
2021	$2,669 (9.3%)	$26,088 (90.7%)	$28,757
2022	$4,296 (14.9%)	$24,516 (85.1%)	$28,812
2023	$2,856 (9.3%)	$27,743 (90.7%)	$30,599

Data source: Maryland Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lewistown Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 327^th of 853 Elementary schools	Ranks 336^th of 855 Elementary schools	1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	184	172	6.5%
African American	9	7	22.2%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	25	32	28%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	134	119	11.2%
Two or More Races	16	13	18.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	32.1%	52.9%	20.8%

Schools Near Lewistown Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCAP Mathematics (2024)							MCAP English Language Arts (2024)							MCAP Algebra I (2024)	MCAP Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MCAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MCAP Mathematics All Grades	MCAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts All Grades	MCAP Algebra I End of Course	MCAP Science 5th Grade	MCAP Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Lewistown Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	11119 Hessong Bridge Rd	Thurmont	21788	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 236-3750	172	15	11.6	52.9%	119 (69.2%)	7 (4.1%)	32 (18.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	13 (7.6%)	50.8	367^th of 859 public elementary schools	57.3%		55.1	336^th of 855 public elementary schools	60.7%	31	27.3	34.8	43.3				36.0	31.8	31.8	41.4				35.6		40.0		$30,599	$2,856	$27,743
Glade Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	9525 Glade Rd	Walkersville	21793	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 236-2100	572	35	16.4	28.8%	413 (72.2%)	25 (4.4%)	68 (11.9%)	10 (1.7%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (9.3%)	83.5	137^th of 859 public elementary schools	84.1%		82.3	144^th of 855 public elementary schools	83.2%	7	57.6	44.2	38.0				47.0	75.3	72.6	74.6				74.1		50.7		$17,367	$2,996	$14,371
Yellow Springs Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	8717 Yellow Springs Rd	Frederick	21702	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 236-1700	588	35	16.8	25.2%	265 (45.1%)	153 (26.0%)	92 (15.6%)	34 (5.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (7.5%)	68.7	249^th of 859 public elementary schools	71.0%		72.4	221^st of 855 public elementary schools	74.2%	28	55.7	46.0	33.0				44.9	60.4	72.0	55.7				62.8		18.9		$13,861	$882	$12,979
Thurmont Primary	Public	PK, KG-2	7989 Rocky Ridge Rd	Thurmont	21788	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 236-2800	307	22	13.9	52.4%	252 (82.1%)	7 (2.3%)	31 (10.1%)	4 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.2%)								(n/a)																		$20,154	$1,109	$19,045
Walkersville Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	83 W Frederick Street	Walkersville	21793	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 236-1000	689	41	17.0	47.3%	295 (42.8%)	146 (21.2%)	154 (22.4%)	23 (3.3%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	69 (10.0%)	56.7	325^th of 859 public elementary schools	62.2%		50.2	367^th of 855 public elementary schools	57.1%	42	53.0	36.0	21.3				36.3	58.6	52.3	46.8				52.4		24.6		$14,717	$1,072	$13,645
Thurmont Elementary	Public	3-5	805 E Main St	Thurmont	21788	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 236-0900	278	21	12.9	48.9%	236 (84.9%)	2 (0.7%)	25 (9.0%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.7%)	53.3	351^st of 859 public elementary schools	59.1%		44.6	416^th of 855 public elementary schools	51.3%	65	54.2	39.8	25.5				39.7	45.8	55.7	40.4				47.0		19.4		$18,347	$1,035	$17,313
Monocacy Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	7421 Hayward Rd	Frederick	21702	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(240) 236-1400	568	43	13.2	65.1%	130 (22.9%)	175 (30.8%)	177 (31.2%)	24 (4.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	61 (10.7%)	50.2	374^th of 859 public elementary schools	56.5%		42.1	440^th of 855 public elementary schools	48.5%	66	37.8	28.6	33.8				33.8	47.7	51.5	50.0				49.6		16.5		$17,808	$2,119	$15,689
Whittier Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2400 Whittier Dr	Frederick	21702	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 236-3100	735	48	15.4	39.0%	279 (38.0%)	184 (25.0%)	155 (21.1%)	22 (3.0%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	93 (12.7%)	70.1	239^th of 859 public elementary schools	72.2%		70.1	232^nd of 855 public elementary schools	72.9%	7	45.7	48.3	29.0				41.3	60.2	67.8	65.7				64.6		27.6		$15,617	$1,113	$14,504
New Midway/Woodsboro Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	12226 Woodsboro Pike	Keymar	21757	Carroll County	Frederick County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 236-1500	276	16	16.8	42.0%	227 (82.2%)	5 (1.8%)	26 (9.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (6.5%)	68.3	252^nd of 859 public elementary schools	70.7%		58.9	306^th of 855 public elementary schools	64.2%	54	65.8	37.2	33.3				44.2	65.8	65.1	47.9				58.9		29.2		$19,537	$1,027	$18,510
Frederick Classical Charter	Public, Charter	K-8	8445 Spires Way Suite CC	Frederick	21701	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	Yes	No	No	No	(240) 236-1200	375	27	14.1	26.4%	131 (34.9%)	127 (33.9%)	48 (12.8%)	39 (10.4%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	28 (7.5%)	83	144^th of 859 public elementary schools	83.2%		86.3	110^th of 855 public elementary schools	87.1%	34	45.2	51.2	47.6	29.3	43.9	25.0	46.0	71.4	73.2	73.8	90.2	76.2	73.8	76.4	85.7	40.5	54.8	$15,381	$788	$14,594

Frequently Asked Questions about Lewistown Elementary

What district is Lewistown Elementary in?

Frederick County Public Schools

Is Lewistown Elementary a good school?

Lewistown Elementary ranks 367^th of 859 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Lewistown Elementary?

Students at Lewistown Elementary are 69% White, 19% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 4% African American.

What schools do graduates of Lewistown Elementary attend?

Students who attend Lewistown Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Thurmont Middle
High : Catoctin High

How many students attend Lewistown Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 172 students attended Lewistown Elementary.

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