Enrollment
613
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
51.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
-17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
47.2%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
-4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Berlin Intermediate compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at Berlin Intermediate
Berlin Intermediate is a mid-sized elementary school in Berlin, Maryland, enrolling 613 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12:1 puts it in the smaller third of Maryland schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 47.2% lands close to the Maryland typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 613 students, its enrollment sits close to the Maryland median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,382 scored Maryland schools.
Against 310 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #138.
Its student body is led by White (71%) and Hispanic or Latino (11%) (diversity index 47/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 307 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Worcester County Public Schools also operates Stephen Decatur High (1,462 students) and Stephen Decatur Middle (665 students) alongside Berlin Intermediate.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Berlin Intermediate compares
Berlin Intermediate on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$21,280
per pupil, district-wide
- above Maryland avg of $20,446
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Worcester County Public Schools, which includes Berlin Intermediate.
$21,280
Per student
+4%
vs Maryland
Avg $20,446
+28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 67.9%
State 23.5%
Federal 8.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,462
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Maryland, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~613 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Berlin Intermediate a good school?
Berlin Intermediate earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Maryland schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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