Lewistown Elementary

11119 Hessong Bridge Rd
Thurmont, MD 21788

www.fcps.org

172 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Lewistown Elementary School, located at 11119 Hessong Bridge Rd in Thurmont, Maryland, is a public primary school serving students within the Frederick County Public Schools (FCPS) district. Situated in a rural, community-oriented setting, the school focuses on providing a foundational education that emphasizes core academic skills, character development, and a supportive learning environment tailored to the needs of young students.

As part of the larger FCPS system, Lewistown Elementary benefits from the resources and curriculum standards of the county while maintaining the intimate atmosphere of a smaller neighborhood school. The institution prioritizes strong partnerships between educators, students, and families, aiming to foster both intellectual growth and social-emotional well-being. For parents and community members interested in specific academic programs, enrollment procedures, or current school events, the district’s official website at [www.fcps.org](http://www.fcps.org) serves as the primary resource for up-to-date information.

172

Total Students

14.8

Full-Time Teachers

11.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

56.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lewistown Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	119
Hispanic	32
Black	7
Two or More	13
Pacific Islander	1

White
119 (69.2 %)
Hispanic
32 (18.6 %)
Two or More
13 (7.6 %)
Black
7 (4.1 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.6 %)

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)236-3750
Website:	http://www.fcps.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	172
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	83
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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 27

Kindergarten 13

Grade 1 33

Grade 2 21

Grade 3 26

Grade 4 27

Grade 5 25

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Lewistown Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	27
Kindergarten	13
Grade 1	33
Grade 2	21
Grade 3	26
Grade 4	27
Grade 5	25

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Lewistown Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	72	41.9%
Male	100	58.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)