Enrollment
51
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Snow Hill, MD
Cedar Chapel Special School
Federal NCES profile for Cedar Chapel Special School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240072001326
👥 S:T ratio 82
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cedar Chapel Special School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Maryland schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Maryland.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Snow Hill · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 4.6:1
- small classes for Maryland
- 62.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Cedar Chapel Special School has class sizes smaller than 98% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cedar Chapel Special School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Snow Hill, MD.
School address
District: Worcester County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240072001326 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
4.6:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
-68% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
62.8%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
+28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cedar Chapel Special School compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cedar Chapel Special School
Cedar Chapel Special School is a higher-need, small combined-grade school in Snow Hill, Maryland, enrolling 51 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 4.6:1, Cedar Chapel Special School is leaner than roughly 98% of Maryland schools and 68% under the state's 14.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 62.8% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 98% of Maryland schools, with 51 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,382 scored Maryland schools.
Its student body is led by White (53%) and African American (29%) (diversity index 62/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Snow Hill's public schools, it stands alongside Snow Hill Elementary (387 students): Cedar Chapel Special School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (4.6:1 vs 12.5:1).
Worcester County Public Schools also operates Stephen Decatur High (1,462 students) and Stephen Decatur Middle (665 students) alongside Cedar Chapel Special 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 Cedar Chapel Special School compares
Cedar Chapel Special 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 | 4.6:1 | ▼ 68% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.8% | ▲ 28% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 51 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
4.6:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
51
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
62.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
4.6:1
students per teacher
- 68% below state mean
Top 2% in Maryland - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
39.2%
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
$21,280
per pupil, district-wide
- above Maryland avg of $20,446
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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 52.9%
African American 29.4%
Two or More 11.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
Largest group: White at 52.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.6, Cedar Chapel Special School is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Worcester County Public Schools, which includes Cedar Chapel Special School.
$21,280
Per student
+4%
vs Maryland
Avg $20,446
+28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 67.9%
State 23.5%
Federal 8.6%
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 Cedar Chapel Special School 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Showell Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Berlin Intermediate | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ocean City Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cedar Chapel Special School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,462
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- 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 Snow Hill
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~51 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~4.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Cedar Chapel Special School
How many students attend Cedar Chapel Special School?
Cedar Chapel Special School has 51 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Snow Hill, MD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cedar Chapel Special School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cedar Chapel Special School is 4.6:1, which is 68% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 71% 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 Cedar Chapel Special School?
62.8% of students at Cedar Chapel Special School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cedar Chapel Special School?
The largest demographic group at Cedar Chapel Special School is White at 52.9% of enrollment, in Snow Hill, 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 Cedar Chapel Special School?
Cedar Chapel Special School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Cedar Chapel Special School rank among public schools in Snow Hill?
By Resource Investment Index, Cedar Chapel Special School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Snow Hill, 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 Snow Hill on the city page.
Is Cedar Chapel Special School a good school?
Cedar Chapel Special School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% 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 Worcester County Public Schools?
Besides Cedar Chapel Special School, 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.
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