At a glance
Reported students
386
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
22
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Maryland other enrollment
89th percentile
Compared with 37 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
628
Monocacy Valley Montessori: 386 reported students.
State peer staffing position
99th percentile
17.5:1 reported; state peer median 5.9:1. 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
- 297
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Student–teacher ratio
- 17.5:1
What the reported data says about Monocacy Valley Montessori
Monocacy Valley Montessori is a public combined / other school serving grades PK–12 in Frederick. It is one of 69 current school records connected to Frederick County Public Schools. NCES reports 386 students for 2024–25.
Among 37 combined / other schools in Maryland with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 118 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 89th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.5:1, above the Maryland median of 5.9:1 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 White (53.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (15.8%). English learners represent 1.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8.1%. 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 Monocacy Valley Montessori
- 1How do the reported 17.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 22 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 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 8.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 29.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White53.6%
- Hispanic15.8%
- Black14%
- Asian8.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial7.5%
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.
Rock Creek
Other · Grades PK–12
73 reported students
Frederick Classical Charter
Elementary · Grades KG–08
376 reported students
Myersville Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
402 reported students
Thurmont Primary
Elementary · Grades PK–02
350 reported students
Kemptown Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
448 reported students
Carroll Creek Montessori Public Charter
Elementary · Grades PK–08
317 reported students
Public schools near Monocacy Valley Montessori
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monocacy Elementary Elementary · Frederick County Public Schools | PK–05 | 523 | 0.6 mi |
| Monocacy Middle Middle · Frederick County Public Schools | 06–08 | 710 | 0.7 mi |
| Frederick County Career & Technology Center High · Frederick County Public Schools | 09–12 | 0 | 0.7 mi |
| Frederick County Virtual High · Frederick County Public Schools | 09–12 | 0 | 1 mi |
| Gov. Thomas Johnson Middle Middle · Frederick County Public Schools | 06–08 | 573 | 1 mi |
| Rock Creek Other · Frederick County Public Schools | PK–12 | 73 | 3.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Monocacy Valley Montessori
What grades does Monocacy Valley Montessori serve?
Monocacy Valley Montessori reports grades PK–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Frederick County Public Schools.
How many students attend Monocacy Valley Montessori?
Monocacy Valley Montessori reported 386 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 89th percentile among 37 Maryland combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 297 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Monocacy Valley Montessori?
The calculated ratio is 17.5:1, based on 386 students and 22 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Maryland median for the same school level is 5.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Monocacy Valley Montessori a public, charter, or magnet school?
Monocacy Valley Montessori is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Monocacy Valley Montessori students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
29.3% 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 Monocacy Valley Montessori in?
Monocacy Valley Montessori 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 Monocacy Valley Montessori?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Monocacy Elementary (0.6 mi), Monocacy Middle (0.7 mi), Frederick County Career & Technology Center (0.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.