- Enrollment
- 1,478
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Prince Frederick, MD
Barstow Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Barstow Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240015001655
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Barstow Elementary earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Maryland schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Prince Frederick · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 31.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Barstow Elementary has class sizes larger than 81% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Barstow Elementary ranks #3 of 3 schools in Prince Frederick, MD.
School address
District: Calvert County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240015001655 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-38 students YoY
Barstow Elementary shrank from 687 students in 2022-23 to 649 in 2023-24 (-5.5%).
Teacher FTE added 37.4 → 41.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-38 students YoY 240015001655 · Prince Frederick, MD Other · MID · TRAD
630 enr · 17:1 · 31.4% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Northern High (1,478 students)
Barstow Elementary shrank from 687 students in 2022-23 to 649 in 2023-24 (-5.5%). Teacher FTE added 37.4 → 41.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Barstow Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northern High
Northern High
1,478 students
- Huntingtown Hi
Huntingtown High School
1,311 students
- Calvert High
Calvert High
1,080 students
- Patuxent High
Patuxent High
928 students
- Northern Middl
Northern Middle
745 students
- This school
Barstow Elementary
630 students
What this shows Barstow Elementary reports 630 students on the CCD universe file.
How Barstow Elementary compares
Barstow 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 | 17:1 | ▲ 17% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.4% | ▼ 36% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 630 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
630
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
17:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 81% in Maryland - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
35.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,606
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $18,753
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 630 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 55.1%
African American 17.0%
Hispanic or Latino 13.2%
Two or More 12.5%
Asian 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 55.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.4, Barstow Elementary is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Calvert County Public Schools reports $14,606 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Barstow Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Huntingtown High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Calvert High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Patuxent High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northern Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Barstow Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,311
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,080
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 928
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 745
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar other schools in Prince Frederick
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~630 students)
Frequently asked questions about Barstow Elementary
How many students attend Barstow Elementary?
Barstow Elementary has 630 students enrolled. It is a public school in Prince Frederick, MD. CCD year-over-year: 687 (2022-23) → 649 (2023-24), down 38.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barstow Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Barstow Elementary is 17:1, which is 17% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Barstow Elementary?
31.4% of students at Barstow Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Barstow Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Barstow Elementary is White at 55.1% of enrollment, in Prince Frederick, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Barstow Elementary?
Barstow Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Barstow Elementary rank among schools in Prince Frederick?
By Resource Investment Index, Barstow Elementary ranks #3 of 3 schools in Prince Frederick, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Prince Frederick on the city page.
What other schools are in Calvert County Public Schools?
Besides Barstow Elementary, Calvert County Public Schools also operates Northern High (1,478 students), Huntingtown High School (1,311 students), and Calvert High (1,080 students). See the Calvert County Public Schools district page for the complete list.