Enrollment
514
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Boonsboro, MD
Boonsboro Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Boonsboro Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240066001254
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Boonsboro Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Maryland schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Boonsboro · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.1:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 24.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Boonsboro Elementary has class sizes larger than 82% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Boonsboro Elementary ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Boonsboro, MD.
School address
District: Washington County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240066001254 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.1:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.8%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
-49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Boonsboro Elementary compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at Boonsboro Elementary
Boonsboro Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Boonsboro, Maryland, enrolling 514 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Maryland schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 24.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 514 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 267 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #158.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 28/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 514 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
12.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Washington County Public Schools spends $15,838 per pupil, 23% below the Maryland average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Boonsboro's public schools, it stands alongside Greenbrier Elementary (259 students): Boonsboro Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.1:1 vs 17.3:1).
Washington County Public Schools also operates South Hagerstown High (1,690 students) and North Hagerstown High (1,583 students) alongside Boonsboro Elementary.
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 Boonsboro Elementary compares
Boonsboro Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.1:1 | ▲ 18% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.8% | ▼ 49% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 514 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
514
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
24.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 82% in Maryland - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,838
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $20,446
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 514 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 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 84.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%
Two or More 4.1%
African American 2.7%
Asian 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 84.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.3, Boonsboro Elementary is less mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Washington County Public Schools, which includes Boonsboro Elementary.
$15,838
Per student
-23%
vs Maryland
Avg $20,446
-5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.0%
State 53.7%
Federal 15.3%
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 Boonsboro Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Hagerstown High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Hagerstown High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Williamsport High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Western Heights Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| E. Russell Hicks Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Boonsboro Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,690
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,583
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,061
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 883
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 841
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools in Boonsboro
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~514 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Boonsboro Elementary
How many students attend Boonsboro Elementary?
Boonsboro Elementary has 514 students enrolled. It is a public school in Boonsboro, MD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Boonsboro Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Boonsboro Elementary is 17.1:1, which is 18% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Boonsboro Elementary?
24.8% of students at Boonsboro Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Boonsboro Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Boonsboro Elementary is White at 84.2% of enrollment, in Boonsboro, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Boonsboro Elementary?
Boonsboro Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Boonsboro Elementary rank among public schools in Boonsboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Boonsboro Elementary ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Boonsboro, 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 Boonsboro on the city page.
Is Boonsboro Elementary a good school?
Boonsboro Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger 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 Washington County Public Schools?
Besides Boonsboro Elementary, Washington County Public Schools also operates South Hagerstown High (1,690 students), North Hagerstown High (1,583 students), and Williamsport High (1,061 students). See the Washington County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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