- Enrollment
- 1,462
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Cedar Chapel Special School grew from 43 students in 2022-23 to 50 in 2023-24 (+16.3%).
Teacher FTE added 11.0 → 12.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+7 students YoY 240072001326 · Snow Hill, MD Other · SMALL · TRAD
51 enr · 4.6:1 · 62.8% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Stephen Decatur High (1,462 students)
Cedar Chapel Special School grew from 43 students in 2022-23 to 50 in 2023-24 (+16.3%). Teacher FTE added 11.0 → 12.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Cedar Chapel Special School 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 51
Cedar Chapel Special School
51 students
What this shows Cedar Chapel Special School reports 51 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cedar Chapel Special School compares
Cedar Chapel Special School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
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 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
- 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.
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 (~51 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~4.6:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 43 (2022-23) → 50 (2023-24), up 7.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.