- Enrollment
- 2,066
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brunswick, MD
Brunswick Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Brunswick Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240033000626
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brunswick Elementary earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Maryland schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Brunswick · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.7:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 25.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Brunswick Elementary has class sizes larger than 93% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brunswick Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Brunswick, MD.
School address
District: Frederick County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240033000626 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Brunswick Elementary held near 773 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 43.0 → 48.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+21 students YoY 240033000626 · Brunswick, MD Other · MID · TRAD
804 enr · 18.7:1 · 25.0% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Gov. Thomas Johnson High (2,066 students)
Brunswick Elementary held near 773 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount). Teacher FTE added 43.0 → 48.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Brunswick 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 804
Brunswick Elementary
804 students
What this shows Brunswick Elementary reports 804 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brunswick Elementary compares
Brunswick 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 | 18.7:1 | ▲ 29% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.0% | ▼ 49% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 804 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
804
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.0%
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
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 93% in Maryland - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.1%
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
$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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 402 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 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 56.2%
African American 13.1%
Hispanic or Latino 13.1%
Two or More 11.3%
Asian 6.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 56.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.3, Brunswick 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 Brunswick Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gov. Thomas Johnson High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Urbana High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Frederick High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tuscarora High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oakdale High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brunswick 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 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 (~804 students)
Frequently asked questions about Brunswick Elementary
How many students attend Brunswick Elementary?
Brunswick Elementary has 804 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brunswick, MD. CCD year-over-year: 752 (2022-23) → 773 (2023-24), nearly flat (+21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brunswick Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Brunswick Elementary is 18.7:1, which is 29% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Brunswick Elementary?
25.0% of students at Brunswick Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brunswick Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Brunswick Elementary is White at 56.2% of enrollment, in Brunswick, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brunswick Elementary?
Brunswick Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Brunswick Elementary rank among public schools in Brunswick?
By Resource Investment Index, Brunswick Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Brunswick, 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 Brunswick 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.