- Enrollment
- 2,226
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Arnold, MD
Broadneck Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Broadneck Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 240006000047
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Broadneck Elementary earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Arnold · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 16.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Broadneck Elementary has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Broadneck Elementary ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Arnold, MD.
School address
District: Anne Arundel County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240006000047 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-42 students YoY
Broadneck Elementary shrank from 687 students in 2022-23 to 645 in 2023-24 (-6.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 44.8 → 43.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-42 students YoY 240006000047 · Arnold, MD Elementary · MID · TRAD
652 enr · 14.8:1 · 16.2% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Glen Burnie High (2,226 students)
Broadneck Elementary shrank from 687 students in 2022-23 to 645 in 2023-24 (-6.1%). Teacher FTE lost 44.8 → 43.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Broadneck Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Glen Burnie Hi
Glen Burnie High
2,226 students
- North County H
North County High
2,161 students
- Broadneck High
Broadneck High
2,143 students
- Annapolis High
Annapolis High
2,075 students
- Meade High
Meade High
2,045 students
- This school 652
Broadneck Elementary
652 students
What this shows Broadneck Elementary reports 652 students on the CCD universe file.
How Broadneck Elementary compares
Broadneck Elementary 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 | 14.8:1 | ▲ 2% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.2% | ▼ 67% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 652 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
652
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% 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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 55% in Maryland - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,624
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $18,753
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 326 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.9%
Hispanic or Latino 9.0%
Two or More 7.5%
African American 6.3%
Asian 5.2%
Largest group: White at 71.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.3, Broadneck Elementary is less mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Anne Arundel County Public Schools reports $17,624 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Broadneck Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Burnie High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North County High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Broadneck High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Annapolis High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Meade High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Broadneck Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,161
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 2,143
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,075
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,045
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar elementary schools in Arnold
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~652 students)
Frequently asked questions about Broadneck Elementary
How many students attend Broadneck Elementary?
Broadneck Elementary has 652 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Arnold, MD. CCD year-over-year: 687 (2022-23) → 645 (2023-24), down 42.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Broadneck Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Broadneck Elementary is 14.8:1, which is 2% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Broadneck Elementary?
16.2% of students at Broadneck Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Broadneck Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Broadneck Elementary is White at 71.9% of enrollment, in Arnold, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Broadneck Elementary?
Broadneck Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Broadneck Elementary rank among public schools in Arnold?
By Resource Investment Index, Broadneck Elementary ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Arnold, 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 Arnold on the city page.
What other schools are in Anne Arundel County Public Schools?
Besides Broadneck Elementary, Anne Arundel County Public Schools also operates Glen Burnie High (2,226 students), North County High (2,161 students), and Broadneck High (2,143 students). See the Anne Arundel County Public Schools district page for the complete list.