Deer Crossing Elementary

www.fcps.org

505 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Deer Crossing Elementary School, located in New Market, Maryland, is a prominent institution within the Frederick County Public Schools (FCPS) district. Serving a growing community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic excellence, character development, and student engagement. As part of the broader FCPS network, the school benefits from district-wide initiatives aimed at integrating technology into the classroom and maintaining high standards for student performance.

The school is known for its focus on building a strong partnership between educators, students, and families to ensure a holistic educational experience. Beyond the core curriculum, Deer Crossing often emphasizes community involvement and social-emotional learning to help students succeed both inside and outside the classroom. For parents and community members looking for detailed information regarding school calendars, policies, and educational resources, the official FCPS website serves as the primary hub for updates and district news.

505

Total Students

32.6

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

20.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Deer Crossing Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	383
Hispanic	46
Black	18
Asian	17
Two or More	40
Pacific Islander	1

White
383 (75.8 %)
Hispanic
46 (9.1 %)
Two or More
40 (7.9 %)
Black
18 (3.6 %)
Asian
17 (3.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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)236-5900
Website:	http://www.fcps.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	505
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	77
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* 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 20

Kindergarten 76

Grade 1 95

Grade 2 73

Grade 3 88

Grade 4 73

Grade 5 80

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Deer Crossing Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	20
Kindergarten	76
Grade 1	95
Grade 2	73
Grade 3	88
Grade 4	73
Grade 5	80

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Deer Crossing Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	238	47.1%
Male	267	52.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)