NEW MARKET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
New Market Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Frederick County Public Schools school district, located in New Market, MD with about 690 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 38 teachers, New Market Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
New Market Elementary School, located at 93 W Main St in New Market, MD, is a public school operating under the Frederick County Public Schools (FCPS) district. Nestled in a historic community, the school serves students in the surrounding area and is committed to providing a comprehensive educational experience that emphasizes both academic achievement and character development. As part of the broader FCPS network, the school adheres to the district’s standards for curriculum, safety, and student support services, fostering an environment where young learners can build strong foundations in literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional growth.
Beyond its core academic mission, New Market Elementary plays an active role in the local community, often serving as a focal point for family involvement and neighborhood activities. The school prides itself on maintaining a supportive atmosphere led by dedicated faculty and staff who work to accommodate diverse learning needs. Parents and community members can stay informed about school-wide initiatives, academic calendars, and district-level updates through the official FCPS website, which serves as a centralized hub for resources regarding student life, enrollment, and school policies.
For more information, contact New Market Elementary at (240) 236-1300 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
New Market, MD 21774
(240) 236-1300
http://www.fcps.org
NEW MARKET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in New Market, MD with about 690 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Maryland
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Magnet school:
- Yes
- District:
- Frederick County Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 690
- Teachers:
- 38.4
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 690 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending NEW MARKET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 83% of the student body.
- White
- 83.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 6.7%
- Two or more races
- 4.8%
- Asian
- 2.5%
- Black or African American
- 2.0%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 51.3%
- Male
- 48.7%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.