Frederick Classical Charter

8445 Spires Way Suite CC
Frederick, MD 21701

www.fcps.org

Charter School 375 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Frederick Classical Charter School (FCCS) is a tuition-free public charter school serving students in grades K–8 in Frederick, Maryland. Chartered by the Frederick County Public School system, the school is distinguished by its commitment to a "Classical Education" model. This curriculum prioritizes a rigorous, content-rich academic foundation that emphasizes the liberal arts, logical reasoning, and the study of the Western tradition. By focusing on primary sources, phonics-based reading, and a structured historical sequence, the school aims to cultivate critical thinking skills and intellectual discipline in its students.

Beyond its academic curriculum, FCCS is defined by its focus on character development and community involvement. The school operates with a high degree of autonomy, governed by a parent-led Board of Trustees, which encourages a strong partnership between families and educators. With a mission centered on providing an "outstanding education" that prepares students for high school and beyond, the school maintains a structured learning environment where students are encouraged to develop both academic mastery and personal integrity.

375

Total Students

26.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

27.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Frederick Classical Charter
Demographic	Student Count
White	131
Hispanic	48
Black	127
Asian	39
Two or More	28
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
131 (34.9 %)
Black
127 (33.9 %)
Hispanic
48 (12.8 %)
Asian
39 (10.4 %)
Two or More
28 (7.5 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Frederick County Public Schools
Phone:	(240)236-1200
Website:	http://www.fcps.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	375
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	90
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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

Kindergarten 40

Grade 1 42

Grade 2 42

Grade 3 42

Grade 4 42

Grade 5 42

Grade 6 42

Grade 7 42

Grade 8 41

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Frederick Classical Charter
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	40
Grade 1	42
Grade 2	42
Grade 3	42
Grade 4	42
Grade 5	42
Grade 6	42
Grade 7	42
Grade 8	41

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Frederick Classical Charter
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	194	51.7%
Male	181	48.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)