- Enrollment
- 2,066
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Frederick, MD
Centerville Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Centerville Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 66/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 240033001429
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 69
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Centerville Elementary earns 66/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Maryland schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Maryland schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Frederick · Resource Index
- 66
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.6:1
- small classes for Maryland
- 12.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Centerville Elementary has class sizes smaller than 94% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Centerville Elementary ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Frederick, MD.
School address
District: Frederick County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240033001429 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Centerville Elementary grew from 445 students in 2022-23 to 468 in 2023-24 (+5.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 49.6 → 30.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+23 students YoY 240033001429 · Frederick, MD Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
471 enr · 9.6:1 · 12.6% lunch · RII 66
Nearest enrollment peer: Gov. Thomas Johnson High (2,066 students)
Centerville Elementary grew from 445 students in 2022-23 to 468 in 2023-24 (+5.2%). Teacher FTE lost 49.6 → 30.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Centerville Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gov. Thomas Jo
Gov. Thomas Johnson High
2,066 students
- Urbana High
Urbana High
1,989 students
- Frederick High
Frederick High
1,821 students
- Tuscarora High
Tuscarora High
1,735 students
- Oakdale High
Oakdale High
1,702 students
- This school 471
Centerville Elementary
471 students
What this shows Centerville Elementary reports 471 students on the CCD universe file.
How Centerville Elementary compares
Centerville Elementary 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 | 9.6:1 | ▼ 34% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.6% | ▼ 74% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 471 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.6:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
471
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.6%
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
9.6:1
students per teacher
- 34% below state mean
Top 6% in Maryland - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$16,233
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $18,753
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 157 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 34.0%
Asian 27.8%
African American 15.7%
Hispanic or Latino 11.5%
Two or More 11.0%
Largest group: White at 34.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.7, Centerville Elementary is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Frederick County Public Schools reports $16,233 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Centerville Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gov. Thomas Johnson High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Urbana High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Frederick High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tuscarora High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oakdale High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Centerville Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,989
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,821
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,735
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,702
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar elementary schools in Frederick
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~471 students)
Frequently asked questions about Centerville Elementary
How many students attend Centerville Elementary?
Centerville Elementary has 471 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Frederick, MD. CCD year-over-year: 445 (2022-23) → 468 (2023-24), up 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Centerville Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Centerville Elementary is 9.6:1, which is 34% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 39% 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 Centerville Elementary?
12.6% of students at Centerville Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Centerville Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Centerville Elementary is White at 34.0% of enrollment, in Frederick, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Centerville Elementary?
Centerville Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 66/100 (higher 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 Centerville Elementary rank among elementary schools in Frederick?
By Resource Investment Index, Centerville Elementary ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Frederick, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Frederick on the city page.
What other schools are in Frederick County Public Schools?
Besides Centerville Elementary, Frederick County Public Schools also operates Gov. Thomas Johnson High (2,066 students), Urbana High (1,989 students), and Frederick High (1,821 students). See the Frederick County Public Schools district page for the complete list.