- Enrollment
- 870
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Accident, MD
Accident Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Accident Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240036000662
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Accident Elementary earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Maryland schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Maryland schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Accident · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.3:1
- small classes for Maryland
- 37.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Accident Elementary has class sizes smaller than 79% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Accident Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Accident, MD.
School address
District: Garrett County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240036000662 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Accident Elementary shrank from 235 students in 2022-23 to 222 in 2023-24 (-5.5%).
Teacher FTE added 18.9 → 20.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-13 students YoY 240036000662 · Accident, MD Other · SMALL · TRAD
221 enr · 12.3:1 · 37.0% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Southern Garrett High School (870 students)
Accident Elementary shrank from 235 students in 2022-23 to 222 in 2023-24 (-5.5%). Teacher FTE added 18.9 → 20.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Accident Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Southern Garre
Southern Garrett High School
870 students
- Broad Ford Ele
Broad Ford Elementary
601 students
- Northern Garre
Northern Garrett High School
439 students
- Southern Middl
Southern Middle School
434 students
- Northern Middl 305
Northern Middle School
305 students
- This school 221
Accident Elementary
221 students
What this shows Accident Elementary reports 221 students on the CCD universe file.
How Accident Elementary compares
Accident Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.3:1 | ▼ 15% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.0% | ▼ 24% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 221 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
221
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% below the Maryland average of 49.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 21% in Maryland - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$19,520
per pupil, district-wide
- above Maryland avg of $18,753
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
Two or More 4.1%
Largest group: White at 90.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.5, Accident Elementary is less mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Garrett County Public Schools reports $19,520 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Accident Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Garrett High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Broad Ford Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northern Garrett High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southern Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northern Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Accident Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~221 students)
Frequently asked questions about Accident Elementary
How many students attend Accident Elementary?
Accident Elementary has 221 students enrolled. It is a public school in Accident, MD. CCD year-over-year: 235 (2022-23) → 222 (2023-24), down 13.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Accident Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Accident Elementary is 12.3:1, which is 15% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Accident Elementary?
37.0% of students at Accident Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Accident Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Accident Elementary is White at 90.0% of enrollment, in Accident, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Accident Elementary?
Accident Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Accident Elementary rank among public schools in Accident?
By Resource Investment Index, Accident Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Accident, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Garrett County Public Schools?
Besides Accident Elementary, Garrett County Public Schools also operates Southern Garrett High School (870 students), Broad Ford Elementary (601 students), and Northern Garrett High School (439 students). See the Garrett County Public Schools district page for the complete list.