- Enrollment
- 1,462
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Berlin, MD
Buckingham Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Buckingham Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240072001325
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Buckingham Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Maryland schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Berlin · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.5:1
- small classes for Maryland
- 57.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Buckingham Elementary has class sizes smaller than 85% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Buckingham Elementary ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Berlin, MD.
School address
District: Worcester County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240072001325 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Buckingham Elementary held near 532 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 45.0 → 45.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 240072001325 · Berlin, MD Other · MID · TRAD
518 enr · 11.5:1 · 57.3% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Stephen Decatur High (1,462 students)
Buckingham Elementary held near 532 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 45.0 → 45.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Buckingham Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Stephen Decatu
Stephen Decatur High
1,462 students
- Stephen Decatu
Stephen Decatur Middle
665 students
- Showell Elemen
Showell Elementary
638 students
- Berlin Interme
Berlin Intermediate
613 students
- Ocean City Ele 566
Ocean City Elementary
566 students
- This school 518
Buckingham Elementary
518 students
What this shows Buckingham Elementary reports 518 students on the CCD universe file.
How Buckingham Elementary compares
Buckingham 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 | 11.5:1 | ▼ 21% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.3% | ▲ 17% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 518 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
518
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% above the Maryland average of 49.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 15% in Maryland - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.7%
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
$22,643
per pupil, district-wide
- above Maryland avg of $18,753
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 518 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 55.6%
African American 23.7%
Two or More 10.8%
Hispanic or Latino 8.5%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 55.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.6, Buckingham Elementary is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Worcester County Public Schools reports $22,643 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Buckingham Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Decatur High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stephen Decatur Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Showell Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Berlin Intermediate | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ocean City Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Buckingham Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 665
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 638
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 613
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar other schools in Berlin
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 (~518 students)
Frequently asked questions about Buckingham Elementary
How many students attend Buckingham Elementary?
Buckingham Elementary has 518 students enrolled. It is a public school in Berlin, MD. CCD year-over-year: 515 (2022-23) → 532 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Buckingham Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Buckingham Elementary is 11.5:1, which is 21% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 27% 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 Buckingham Elementary?
57.3% of students at Buckingham Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Buckingham Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Buckingham Elementary is White at 55.6% of enrollment, in Berlin, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Buckingham Elementary?
Buckingham Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Buckingham Elementary rank among public schools in Berlin?
By Resource Investment Index, Buckingham Elementary ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Berlin, 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 Berlin on the city page.
What other schools are in Worcester County Public Schools?
Besides Buckingham Elementary, Worcester County Public Schools also operates Stephen Decatur High (1,462 students), Stephen Decatur Middle (665 students), and Showell Elementary (638 students). See the Worcester County Public Schools district page for the complete list.