- Enrollment
- 2,226
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Edgewater, MD
Central Special School
Federal NCES profile for Central Special School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240006000056
👥 S:T ratio 80
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Special School earns 37/100 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 3
- schools in Edgewater · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 5:1
- small classes for Maryland
- 47.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Central Special School has class sizes smaller than 98% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Special School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Edgewater, MD.
School address
District: Anne Arundel County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240006000056 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Central Special School shrank from 142 students in 2022-23 to 127 in 2023-24 (-10.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 22.1 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-15 students YoY 240006000056 · Edgewater, MD Other · SMALL · TRAD
109 enr · 5:1 · 47.9% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Glen Burnie High (2,226 students)
Central Special School shrank from 142 students in 2022-23 to 127 in 2023-24 (-10.6%). Teacher FTE lost 22.1 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Central Special School 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 109
Central Special School
109 students
What this shows Central Special School reports 109 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central Special School compares
Central Special School is a shrinking 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 | 5:1 | ▼ 66% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.9% | ▼ 2% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 109 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
5:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
109
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% below the Maryland average of 49.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
5:1
students per teacher
- 66% 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
45.9%
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
$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
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 44.0%
Hispanic or Latino 22.9%
African American 22.0%
Asian 7.3%
Two or More 3.7%
Largest group: White at 44.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.9, Central Special School is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
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 Special School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Burnie High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North County High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Broadneck High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Annapolis High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Meade High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central Special School'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
Similar other schools in Edgewater
2 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 (~109 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central Special School
How many students attend Central Special School?
Central Special School has 109 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Edgewater, MD. CCD year-over-year: 142 (2022-23) → 127 (2023-24), down 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Special School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Special School is 5:1, which is 66% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 68% 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 Special School?
47.9% of students at Central Special School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Special School?
The largest demographic group at Central Special School is White at 44.0% of enrollment, in Edgewater, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Special School?
Central Special School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Central Special School rank among schools in Edgewater?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Special School ranks #3 of 3 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 schools in Edgewater on the city page.
What other schools are in Anne Arundel County Public Schools?
Besides Central Special School, 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.