- Enrollment
- 1,474
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Salisbury, MD
Beaver Run School
Federal NCES profile for Beaver Run School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240069001298
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Beaver Run School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median.
- #4 of 6
- schools in Salisbury · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 67.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Beaver Run School has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Beaver Run School ranks #4 of 6 schools in Salisbury, MD.
School address
District: Wicomico County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240069001298 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+44 students YoY
Beaver Run School grew from 669 students in 2022-23 to 713 in 2023-24 (+6.6%).
Teacher FTE added 48.0 → 49.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+44 students YoY 240069001298 · Salisbury, MD Other · MID · TRAD
741 enr · 15.4:1 · 67.4% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: James M. Bennett High (1,474 students)
Beaver Run School grew from 669 students in 2022-23 to 713 in 2023-24 (+6.6%). Teacher FTE added 48.0 → 49.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Beaver Run School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- James M. Benne
James M. Bennett High
1,474 students
- Wicomico High
Wicomico High
1,304 students
- Parkside High
Parkside High
1,272 students
- Prince Street
Prince Street School
976 students
- Bennett Middle
Bennett Middle
963 students
- This school
Beaver Run School
741 students
What this shows Beaver Run School reports 741 students on the CCD universe file.
How Beaver Run School compares
Beaver Run School is a growing 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 | 15.4:1 | ▲ 6% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.4% | ▲ 38% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 741 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
741
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% above the Maryland average of 49.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 63% in Maryland - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.3%
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
$18,486
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $18,753
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 51.8%
White 19.7%
Hispanic or Latino 17.1%
Two or More 8.9%
Asian 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 51.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.5, Beaver Run School is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
District finance for Wicomico County Public Schools reports $18,486 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Beaver Run School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| James M. Bennett High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wicomico High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parkside High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Prince Street School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bennett Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Beaver Run School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,304
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,272
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 976
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 963
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in Salisbury
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Prince Street School
Standard public school
976 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Pinehurst Elementary
Standard public school
564 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Pemberton Elementary
Standard public school
506 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
West Salisbury
Standard public school
409 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Charles H. Chipman Elementary
Standard public school
303 students 11.2:1 students per teacher
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 (~741 students)
Frequently asked questions about Beaver Run School
How many students attend Beaver Run School?
Beaver Run School has 741 students enrolled. It is a public school in Salisbury, MD. CCD year-over-year: 669 (2022-23) → 713 (2023-24), up 44.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Beaver Run School?
The student-teacher ratio at Beaver Run School is 15.4:1, which is 6% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Beaver Run School?
67.4% of students at Beaver Run School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Beaver Run School?
The largest demographic group at Beaver Run School is African American at 51.8% of enrollment, in Salisbury, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Beaver Run School?
Beaver Run School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Beaver Run School rank among schools in Salisbury?
By Resource Investment Index, Beaver Run School ranks #4 of 6 schools in Salisbury, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Salisbury on the city page.
What other schools are in Wicomico County Public Schools?
Besides Beaver Run School, Wicomico County Public Schools also operates James M. Bennett High (1,474 students), Wicomico High (1,304 students), and Parkside High (1,272 students). See the Wicomico County Public Schools district page for the complete list.