At a glance
Reported students
607
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
47.91
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Maryland elementary enrollment
77th percentile
Compared with 887 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
628
Butterfly Ridge Elementary: 607 reported students.
State peer staffing position
32nd percentile
12.7:1 reported; state peer median 13.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 682
- Teachers (FTE)
- 56
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.2:1
What the reported data says about Butterfly Ridge Elementary
Butterfly Ridge Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Frederick. It is one of 69 current school records connected to Frederick County Public Schools. NCES reports 607 students for 2024–25.
Among 887 elementary schools in Maryland with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 472 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 77th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.7:1, close to the Maryland median of 13.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (47.1%) and Black (19.3%). English learners represent 22% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Butterfly Ridge Elementary
- 1How do the reported 12.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 47.91 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 22%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 67.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 2
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White18%
- Hispanic47.1%
- Black19.3%
- Asian7.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial7.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Frederick County Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Spring Ridge Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
605 reported students
Orchard Grove Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
613 reported students
Lincoln Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
615 reported students
Yellow Springs Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
628 reported students
Hillcrest Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
581 reported students
New Market Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
571 reported students
Public schools near Butterfly Ridge Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillcrest Elementary Elementary · Frederick County Public Schools | PK–05 | 581 | 0.3 mi |
| Orchard Grove Elementary Elementary · Frederick County Public Schools | PK–05 | 613 | 1.2 mi |
| Waverley Elementary Elementary · Frederick County Public Schools | PK–05 | 965 | 1.4 mi |
| Parkway Elementary Elementary · Frederick County Public Schools | PK–05 | 263 | 2 mi |
| Lincoln Elementary Elementary · Frederick County Public Schools | PK–05 | 615 | 2.2 mi |
| Ballenger Creek Elementary Elementary · Frederick County Public Schools | PK–05 | 715 | 2.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Butterfly Ridge Elementary
What grades does Butterfly Ridge Elementary serve?
Butterfly Ridge Elementary reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Frederick County Public Schools.
How many students attend Butterfly Ridge Elementary?
Butterfly Ridge Elementary reported 607 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 77th percentile among 887 Maryland elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 682 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Butterfly Ridge Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 12.7:1, based on 607 students and 47.91 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Maryland median for the same school level is 13.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Butterfly Ridge Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Butterfly Ridge Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Frederick County Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Butterfly Ridge Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
67.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Butterfly Ridge Elementary in?
Butterfly Ridge Elementary is part of Frederick County Public Schools, based in Frederick, MD, which operates 69 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Butterfly Ridge Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Hillcrest Elementary (0.3 mi), Orchard Grove Elementary (1.2 mi), Waverley Elementary (1.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.