Enrollment
32
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Westminster, MD
Carroll Springs School
Federal NCES profile for Carroll Springs School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240021000527
👥 S:T ratio 90
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carroll Springs School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Maryland schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Maryland.
- #2 of 8
- schools in Westminster · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 2.5:1
- small classes for Maryland
- 15.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Carroll Springs School has class sizes smaller than 99% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carroll Springs School ranks #2 of 8 schools in Westminster, MD.
School address
District: Carroll County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240021000527 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
2.5:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
-83% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
15.0%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
-69% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Carroll Springs School compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at Carroll Springs School
Carroll Springs School is a lower-poverty, small combined-grade school in Westminster, Maryland, enrolling 32 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 2.5:1, Carroll Springs School is leaner than roughly 99% of Maryland schools and 83% under the state's 14.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 15.0% free-meal eligibility runs 69% below the Maryland average.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 99% of Maryland schools, with 32 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,382 scored Maryland schools.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%) (diversity index 46/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Carroll County Public Schools spends $15,757 per pupil, 23% below the Maryland average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Westminster's public schools, it stands alongside Winfield Elementary (724 students): Carroll Springs School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (2.5:1 vs 13.9:1).
Carroll County Public Schools also operates Westminster High (1,477 students) and Manchester Valley High (1,339 students) alongside Carroll Springs School.
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 Carroll Springs School compares
Carroll Springs School on the metrics families compare, against Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 2.5:1 | ▼ 83% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.0% | ▼ 69% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 32 | top 99% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
2.5:1
Leaner classes than 100% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
32
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
15.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% 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
2.5:1
students per teacher
- 83% below state mean
Top 1% in Maryland - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
34.4%
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
$15,757
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $20,446
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 71.9%
Hispanic or Latino 12.5%
Two or More 9.4%
Asian 6.3%
Largest group: White at 71.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.5, Carroll Springs School is less mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Carroll County Public Schools, which includes Carroll Springs School.
$15,757
Per student
-23%
vs Maryland
Avg $20,446
-5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 54.2%
State 37.6%
Federal 8.2%
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 Carroll Springs School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westminster High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Manchester Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winters Mill High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Century High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Liberty High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carroll Springs School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,477
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,339
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,156
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,101
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,007
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar other schools in Westminster
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Winfield Elementary
Standard public school
724 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Runnymede Elementary
Standard public school
625 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Cranberry Station Elementary
Standard public school
593 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
William Winchester Elementary
Standard public school
587 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Westminster Elementary
Standard public school
564 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Friendship Valley Elementary
Standard public school
518 students 14.8:1 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 (~32 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~2.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Carroll Springs School
How many students attend Carroll Springs School?
Carroll Springs School has 32 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Westminster, MD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carroll Springs School?
The student-teacher ratio at Carroll Springs School is 2.5:1, which is 83% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 84% 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 Carroll Springs School?
15.0% of students at Carroll Springs School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carroll Springs School?
The largest demographic group at Carroll Springs School is White at 71.9% of enrollment, in Westminster, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carroll Springs School?
Carroll Springs School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Carroll Springs School rank among schools in Westminster?
By Resource Investment Index, Carroll Springs School ranks #2 of 8 schools in Westminster, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Westminster on the city page.
Is Carroll Springs School a good school?
Carroll Springs School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Maryland schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Maryland. 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 Carroll County Public Schools?
Besides Carroll Springs School, Carroll County Public Schools also operates Westminster High (1,477 students), Manchester Valley High (1,339 students), and Winters Mill High (1,156 students). See the Carroll County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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