Urbana Elementary

www.fcps.org

689 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Urbana Elementary School, located on Urbana Pike in Frederick, Maryland, is a prominent part of the Frederick County Public Schools (FCPS) district. Serving a growing and suburban-focused community, the school is known for its emphasis on academic rigor and fostering a supportive environment for early childhood and elementary development. As part of a highly-rated district, the school typically benefits from strong parental involvement and a dedicated faculty focused on meeting the diverse learning needs of its student body.

The school’s location in the Urbana area places it at the center of a rapidly developing region, often resulting in a modern facility that serves as a hub for local families. Through the broader FCPS framework, Urbana Elementary integrates standardized curricula with programs designed to encourage critical thinking, social-emotional learning, and technological literacy. For parents and community members, the school’s official website serves as a primary resource for accessing academic calendars, school policies, and updates on district-wide initiatives.

689

Total Students

38.4

Full-Time Teachers

17.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

24.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Urbana Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	310
Hispanic	98
Black	67
Asian	154
Two or More	57
American Indian	3

White
310 (45.0 %)
Asian
154 (22.4 %)
Hispanic
98 (14.2 %)
Black
67 (9.7 %)
Two or More
57 (8.3 %)
American Indian
3 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Frederick County Public Schools
Phone:	(240)236-2200
Website:	http://www.fcps.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	689
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	134
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	32

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 35

Kindergarten 114

Grade 1 114

Grade 2 99

Grade 3 115

Grade 4 107

Grade 5 105

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Urbana Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	35
Kindergarten	114
Grade 1	114
Grade 2	99
Grade 3	115
Grade 4	107
Grade 5	105

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Urbana Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	352	51.1%
Male	337	48.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)