- Enrollment
- 2,226
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Arnold, MD
Arnold Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Arnold Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 240006000038
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Arnold Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Arnold · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 13.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Arnold Elementary has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Arnold Elementary ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Arnold, MD.
School address
District: Anne Arundel County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240006000038 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Arnold Elementary held near 496 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 34.5 → 33.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 240006000038 · Arnold, MD Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
454 enr · 13.4:1 · 13.7% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Glen Burnie High (2,226 students)
Arnold Elementary held near 496 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 34.5 → 33.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Arnold Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Glen Burnie Hi
Glen Burnie High
2,226 students
- North County H
North County High
2,161 students
- Broadneck High
Broadneck High
2,143 students
- Annapolis High
Annapolis High
2,075 students
- Meade High
Meade High
2,045 students
- This school 454
Arnold Elementary
454 students
What this shows Arnold Elementary reports 454 students on the CCD universe file.
How Arnold Elementary compares
Arnold Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.4:1 | ▼ 8% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.7% | ▼ 72% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 454 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
454
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% below the Maryland average of 49.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 35% in Maryland - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,624
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $18,753
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 454 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.8%
Hispanic or Latino 9.7%
Two or More 8.8%
African American 5.9%
Asian 3.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 71.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.3, Arnold Elementary is less mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Anne Arundel County Public Schools reports $17,624 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Arnold Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Burnie High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North County High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Broadneck High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Annapolis High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Meade High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Arnold Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,161
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 2,143
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,075
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,045
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar elementary schools in Arnold
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~454 students)
Frequently asked questions about Arnold Elementary
How many students attend Arnold Elementary?
Arnold Elementary has 454 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Arnold, MD. CCD year-over-year: 503 (2022-23) → 496 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arnold Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Arnold Elementary is 13.4:1, which is 8% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 15% 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 Arnold Elementary?
13.7% of students at Arnold Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Arnold Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Arnold Elementary is White at 71.8% of enrollment, in Arnold, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Arnold Elementary?
Arnold Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical 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 Arnold Elementary rank among public schools in Arnold?
By Resource Investment Index, Arnold Elementary ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Arnold, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Arnold on the city page.
What other schools are in Anne Arundel County Public Schools?
Besides Arnold Elementary, Anne Arundel County Public Schools also operates Glen Burnie High (2,226 students), North County High (2,161 students), and Broadneck High (2,143 students). See the Anne Arundel County Public Schools district page for the complete list.