Enrollment
660
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.1:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
12.7%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
-74% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cape St. Claire Elementary compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cape St. Claire Elementary
Cape St. Claire Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Annapolis, Maryland, enrolling 660 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Maryland schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 12.7% free-meal eligibility runs 74% below the Maryland average.
Enrollment of 660 puts it in the larger third of Maryland schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,382 scored Maryland schools.
Against 180 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #71.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and Hispanic or Latino (12%) (diversity index 46/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 660 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.1% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Annapolis's public schools, it stands alongside Walter S. Mills - Parole Elementary (559 students): Cape St. Claire Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.1:1 vs 11:1).
Anne Arundel County Public Schools also operates Glen Burnie High (2,226 students) and North County High (2,161 students) alongside Cape St. Claire Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Cape St. Claire Elementary compares
Cape St. Claire Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,620
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $20,446
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Anne Arundel County Public Schools, which includes Cape St. Claire Elementary.
$16,620
Per student
-19%
vs Maryland
Avg $20,446
+0%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 56.4%
State 32.3%
Federal 11.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,226
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- 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.
Walter S. Mills - Parole Elementary
Standard public school
559 students 11:1 students per teacher
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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Maryland, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~660 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.1:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Cape St. Claire Elementary a good school?
Cape St. Claire Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Maryland schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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