- Enrollment
- 2,066
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · New Market, MD
Blue Heron Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Blue Heron Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 240033001766
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Blue Heron Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Maryland schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in New Market · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 8.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Blue Heron Elementary has class sizes larger than 81% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Blue Heron Elementary ranks #4 of 4 public schools in New Market, MD.
School address
District: Frederick County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240033001766 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
Blue Heron Elementary held near 707 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 40.6 → 43.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+27 students YoY 240033001766 · New Market, MD Elementary · MID · TRAD
680 enr · 17:1 · 8.2% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Gov. Thomas Johnson High (2,066 students)
Blue Heron Elementary held near 707 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount). Teacher FTE added 40.6 → 43.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Blue Heron Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gov. Thomas Jo
Gov. Thomas Johnson High
2,066 students
- Urbana High
Urbana High
1,989 students
- Frederick High
Frederick High
1,821 students
- Tuscarora High
Tuscarora High
1,735 students
- Oakdale High
Oakdale High
1,702 students
- This school 680
Blue Heron Elementary
680 students
What this shows Blue Heron Elementary reports 680 students on the CCD universe file.
How Blue Heron Elementary compares
Blue Heron 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 | 17:1 | ▲ 17% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.2% | ▼ 83% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 680 | top 31% | - | - |
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.
680
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
8.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 83% 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
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
16.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,233
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 680 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 60.7%
Hispanic or Latino 12.1%
Two or More 10.4%
Asian 9.4%
African American 7.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 60.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.2, Blue Heron Elementary is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Frederick County Public Schools reports $16,233 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Blue Heron Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gov. Thomas Johnson High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Urbana High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Frederick High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tuscarora High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oakdale High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Blue Heron Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,989
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,821
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,735
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,702
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~680 students)
Frequently asked questions about Blue Heron Elementary
How many students attend Blue Heron Elementary?
Blue Heron Elementary has 680 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in New Market, MD. CCD year-over-year: 680 (2022-23) → 707 (2023-24), nearly flat (+27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blue Heron Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Blue Heron 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 Blue Heron Elementary?
8.2% of students at Blue Heron Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Blue Heron Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Blue Heron Elementary is White at 60.7% of enrollment, in New Market, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Blue Heron Elementary?
Blue Heron Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Blue Heron Elementary rank among public schools in New Market?
By Resource Investment Index, Blue Heron Elementary ranks #4 of 4 public schools in New Market, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Frederick County Public Schools?
Besides Blue Heron Elementary, Frederick County Public Schools also operates Gov. Thomas Johnson High (2,066 students), Urbana High (1,989 students), and Frederick High (1,821 students). See the Frederick County Public Schools district page for the complete list.