- Enrollment
- 1,462
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Berlin, MD
Berlin Intermediate
Federal NCES profile for Berlin Intermediate, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 240072001323
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Berlin Intermediate earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Maryland schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Berlin · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12:1
- small classes for Maryland
- 47.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Berlin Intermediate has class sizes smaller than 82% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Berlin Intermediate ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Berlin, MD.
School address
District: Worcester County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240072001323 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-40 students YoY
Berlin Intermediate shrank from 640 students in 2022-23 to 600 in 2023-24 (-6.3%).
Teacher FTE held 51.0 → 51.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-40 students YoY 240072001323 · Berlin, MD Elementary · MID · TRAD
613 enr · 12:1 · 47.2% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Stephen Decatur High (1,462 students)
Berlin Intermediate shrank from 640 students in 2022-23 to 600 in 2023-24 (-6.3%). Teacher FTE held 51.0 → 51.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Berlin Intermediate in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Stephen Decatu
Stephen Decatur High
1,462 students
- Stephen Decatu
Stephen Decatur Middle
665 students
- Showell Elemen
Showell Elementary
638 students
- This school
Berlin Intermediate
613 students
- Ocean City Ele 566
Ocean City Elementary
566 students
- Buckingham Ele 518
Buckingham Elementary
518 students
What this shows Berlin Intermediate reports 613 students on the CCD universe file.
How Berlin Intermediate compares
Berlin Intermediate 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 | 12:1 | ▼ 17% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.2% | ▼ 4% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 613 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
613
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% below the Maryland average of 49.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 18% in Maryland - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
38.2%
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
$22,643
per pupil, district-wide
- above Maryland avg of $18,753
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 307 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
47
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.1%
Hispanic or Latino 11.4%
African American 9.0%
Two or More 7.2%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 71.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.8, Berlin Intermediate is less mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Worcester County Public Schools reports $22,643 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Berlin Intermediate Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Decatur High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stephen Decatur Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Showell Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ocean City Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Buckingham Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Berlin Intermediate's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 665
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 638
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 518
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~613 students)
Frequently asked questions about Berlin Intermediate
How many students attend Berlin Intermediate?
Berlin Intermediate has 613 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Berlin, MD. CCD year-over-year: 640 (2022-23) → 600 (2023-24), down 40.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Berlin Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at Berlin Intermediate is 12:1, which is 17% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 24% 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 Berlin Intermediate?
47.2% of students at Berlin Intermediate are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Berlin Intermediate?
The largest demographic group at Berlin Intermediate is White at 71.1% of enrollment, in Berlin, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Berlin Intermediate?
Berlin Intermediate has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Berlin Intermediate rank among public schools in Berlin?
By Resource Investment Index, Berlin Intermediate ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Berlin, 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 Berlin on the city page.
What other schools are in Worcester County Public Schools?
Besides Berlin Intermediate, Worcester County Public Schools also operates Stephen Decatur High (1,462 students), Stephen Decatur Middle (665 students), and Showell Elementary (638 students). See the Worcester County Public Schools district page for the complete list.