- Enrollment
- 870
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Oakland, MD
Broad Ford Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Broad Ford Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240036000664
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Broad Ford Elementary earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Maryland schools.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Oakland · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 47.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Broad Ford Elementary has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Broad Ford Elementary ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Oakland, MD.
School address
District: Garrett County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240036000664 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Broad Ford Elementary held near 547 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 44.8 → 46.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 240036000664 · Oakland, MD Other · MID · TRAD
601 enr · 13.7:1 · 47.0% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Southern Garrett High School (870 students)
Broad Ford Elementary held near 547 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 44.8 → 46.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Broad Ford Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Southern Garre
Southern Garrett High School
870 students
- This school
Broad Ford Elementary
601 students
- Northern Garre
Northern Garrett High School
439 students
- Southern Middl
Southern Middle School
434 students
- Northern Middl 305
Northern Middle School
305 students
- Yough Glades E 299
Yough Glades Elementary
299 students
What this shows Broad Ford Elementary reports 601 students on the CCD universe file.
How Broad Ford Elementary compares
Broad Ford 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 6% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.0% | ▼ 4% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 601 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
601
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.0%
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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 38% in Maryland - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$19,520
per pupil, district-wide
- above Maryland avg of $18,753
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 401 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.3%
Two or More 3.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: White at 93.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.8, Broad Ford Elementary is less mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Garrett County Public Schools reports $19,520 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Broad Ford Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Garrett High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northern Garrett High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southern Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northern Middle School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Yough Glades Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Broad Ford Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 299
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar other schools in Oakland
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~601 students)
Frequently asked questions about Broad Ford Elementary
How many students attend Broad Ford Elementary?
Broad Ford Elementary has 601 students enrolled. It is a public school in Oakland, MD. CCD year-over-year: 559 (2022-23) → 547 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Broad Ford Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Broad Ford Elementary is 13.7:1, which is 6% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 13% 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 Broad Ford Elementary?
47.0% of students at Broad Ford Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Broad Ford Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Broad Ford Elementary is White at 93.3% of enrollment, in Oakland, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Broad Ford Elementary?
Broad Ford Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Broad Ford Elementary rank among public schools in Oakland?
By Resource Investment Index, Broad Ford Elementary ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Oakland, 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 Oakland on the city page.
What other schools are in Garrett County Public Schools?
Besides Broad Ford Elementary, Garrett County Public Schools also operates Southern Garrett High School (870 students), Northern Garrett High School (439 students), and Southern Middle School (434 students). See the Garrett County Public Schools district page for the complete list.