- Enrollment
- 2,226
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Annapolis, MD
Cape St. Claire Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Cape St. Claire Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240006000051
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cape St. Claire Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Maryland schools.
- #6 of 12
- schools in Annapolis · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.1:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 12.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Cape St. Claire Elementary has class sizes larger than 71% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cape St. Claire Elementary ranks #6 of 12 schools in Annapolis, MD.
School address
District: Anne Arundel County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240006000051 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Cape St. Claire Elementary held near 653 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 41.6 → 40.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+22 students YoY 240006000051 · Annapolis, MD Other · MID · TRAD
660 enr · 16.1:1 · 12.7% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Glen Burnie High (2,226 students)
Cape St. Claire Elementary held near 653 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 41.6 → 40.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Cape St. Claire 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 660
Cape St. Claire Elementary
660 students
What this shows Cape St. Claire Elementary reports 660 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cape St. Claire Elementary compares
Cape St. Claire 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 | 16.1:1 | ▲ 11% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.7% | ▼ 74% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 660 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
660
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% 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
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 71% in Maryland - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
7.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 660 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.0%
Hispanic or Latino 12.3%
Two or More 9.2%
Asian 3.3%
African American 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 72.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.6, Cape St. Claire 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 Cape St. Claire Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Burnie High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar 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 | Lower S:T ratio |
| Meade High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cape St. Claire 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 other schools in Annapolis
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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Standard public school
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Germantown Elementary
Standard public school
467 students 11.1:1 students per teacher
Windsor Farm Elementary
Standard public school
451 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Tyler Heights Elementary
Standard public school
416 students 10.1:1 students per teacher
Hillsmere Elementary
Standard public school
402 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Rolling Knolls Elementary
Standard public school
402 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
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 (~660 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cape St. Claire Elementary
How many students attend Cape St. Claire Elementary?
Cape St. Claire Elementary has 660 students enrolled. It is a public school in Annapolis, MD. CCD year-over-year: 631 (2022-23) → 653 (2023-24), nearly flat (+22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cape St. Claire Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Cape St. Claire Elementary is 16.1:1, which is 11% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cape St. Claire Elementary?
12.7% of students at Cape St. Claire Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cape St. Claire Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Cape St. Claire Elementary is White at 72.0% of enrollment, in Annapolis, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cape St. Claire Elementary?
Cape St. Claire Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Cape St. Claire Elementary rank among schools in Annapolis?
By Resource Investment Index, Cape St. Claire Elementary ranks #6 of 12 schools in Annapolis, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Annapolis on the city page.
What other schools are in Anne Arundel County Public Schools?
Besides Cape St. Claire 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.