At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 512
376
Total Enrollment
State avg: 54%
27%-26.6pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
13.7:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
Charter
Charter
0–8
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
Frederick Classical Charter is a public elementary serving grades 0–8 in Frederick, Maryland. The school enrolls 376 students. It is part of the Frederick County Public Schools district. The school operates as a charter school.
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
13.7:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span0–8
DistrictFrederick County Public Schools
County24021
CityFrederick
ZIP21701
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID240033001715
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment376
White33.2%
Hispanic / Latino11.4%
Black / African American34.8%
Asian11.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
Two or More Races8.2%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
33.2%
Hispanic
11.4%
Black
34.8%
Asian
11.4%
Two+
8.2%
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.