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Frederick County Public Schools
Key statistics
48,054
Students enrolled
67
Public schools
3,063
Classroom teachers (FTE)
15.7:1
Students per teacher
Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data. School year: 2024-25.
District details
Grades served
PK to 12
Total staff (FTE)
7,099
District office
191 South East Street, Frederick MD 21701
Phone
County
Frederick County
Official website
NCES District ID
2400330
About Frederick County Public Schools
Description provided by the district or community — not part of the NCES dataset.
Frederick County Public Schools' mission is to: 1.REACH our students with exceptional teaching and caring support, 2.CHALLENGE them to achieve their potential, and PREPARE them for success in a global society.Vision-Education is the foundation of our community. Frederick County Public Schools educates its students to become caring, respectful and responsible citizens and family members. Students look forward to school each day. They take full advantage of the rigorous academic curricula and strive to develop their talents. They utilize the power of technology to explore a world of new ideas and information. They acquire the knowledge and skills to achieve and the confidence to succeed, and are rewarded with a wide choice of offers from higher education and employers. FCPS graduates are exceptional 21st century citizens.Outstanding applicants compete to join our system. Employees enjoy the respect of students and the community, opportunities for professional growth, and recognition for their contributions to our system. They value each student and create a learning climate where students can reach for their dreams.Parents, public officials, businesses and citizens actively support our commitment to challenge all students to achieve their potential. The Board of Education and school system staff embrace the community's contributions and are responsible stewards of its resources.Parents choose to send their children to our schools. Businesses and families move to Frederick County because of our schools.