- Enrollment
- 2,226
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Edgewater, MD
Central Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Central Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 240006000053
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Edgewater · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 14.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Central Elementary has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Elementary ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Edgewater, MD.
School address
District: Anne Arundel County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240006000053 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Central Elementary held near 580 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 43.9 → 43.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 240006000053 · Edgewater, MD Elementary · MID · TRAD
566 enr · 13.2:1 · 14.7% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Glen Burnie High (2,226 students)
Central Elementary held near 580 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE held 43.9 → 43.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Central Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Glen Burnie Hi
Glen Burnie High
2,226 students
- North County H
North County High
2,161 students
- Broadneck High
Broadneck High
2,143 students
- Annapolis High
Annapolis High
2,075 students
- Meade High
Meade High
2,045 students
- This school 566
Central Elementary
566 students
What this shows Central Elementary reports 566 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central Elementary compares
Central Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▼ 9% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.7% | ▼ 70% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 566 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
566
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 32% in Maryland - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.8%
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
$17,624
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $18,753
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 566 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.3%
Hispanic or Latino 12.7%
Two or More 3.9%
African American 2.3%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 79.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.3, Central Elementary is less mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Anne Arundel County Public Schools reports $17,624 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Central Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Burnie High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North County High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Broadneck High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Annapolis High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Meade High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
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 (~566 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central Elementary
How many students attend Central Elementary?
Central Elementary has 566 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Edgewater, MD. CCD year-over-year: 570 (2022-23) → 580 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Elementary is 13.2:1, which is 9% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 16% 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 Central Elementary?
14.7% of students at Central Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Central Elementary is White at 79.3% of enrollment, in Edgewater, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Elementary?
Central Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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 Central Elementary rank among public schools in Edgewater?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Elementary ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Edgewater, 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 Edgewater on the city page.
What other schools are in Anne Arundel County Public Schools?
Besides Central 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.