Enrollment
535
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Centreville, MD
Centreville Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Centreville Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240054001191
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Centreville Elementary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Centreville · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 28.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Centreville Elementary School has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Centreville Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Centreville, MD.
School address
District: Queen Anne's County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240054001191 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.7:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.9%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
-41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Centreville Elementary School compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at Centreville Elementary School
Centreville Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Centreville, Maryland, enrolling 535 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Maryland schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 28.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 535 students, its enrollment sits close to the Maryland median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 1,382 Maryland schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 278 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Maryland schools statewide, it ranks #273, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Hispanic or Latino (12%) (diversity index 38/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 535 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Queen Anne's County Public Schools spends $30,681 per pupil, 50% above the Maryland average, a better-resourced district than most.
Queen Anne's County Public Schools also operates Kent Island High School (1,153 students) and Queen Anne's County High School (1,145 students) alongside Centreville Elementary 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 Centreville Elementary School compares
Centreville Elementary 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 | 15.7:1 | ▲ 8% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.9% | ▼ 41% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 535 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
535
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
28.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% below the Maryland average of 49.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 66% in Maryland - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.8%
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
$30,681
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 535 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.
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 77.6%
Hispanic or Latino 12.1%
Two or More 6.0%
African American 3.7%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 77.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.8, Centreville Elementary School is less mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Queen Anne's County Public Schools, which includes Centreville Elementary School.
$30,681
Per student
+50%
vs Maryland
Avg $20,446
+85%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.4%
State 67.4%
Federal 4.2%
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 Centreville Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent Island High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Queen Anne's County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Centreville Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kennard Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grasonville Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Centreville Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,153
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,145
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 501
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 477
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~535 students)
Next steps
Verify locally before acting on Centreville Elementary School's federal record.
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Frequently asked questions about Centreville Elementary School
How many students attend Centreville Elementary School?
Centreville Elementary School has 535 students enrolled. It is a public school in Centreville, MD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Centreville Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Centreville Elementary School is 15.7:1, which is 8% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Centreville Elementary School?
28.9% of students at Centreville Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Centreville Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Centreville Elementary School is White at 77.6% of enrollment, in Centreville, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Centreville Elementary School?
Centreville Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Centreville Elementary School rank among public schools in Centreville?
By Resource Investment Index, Centreville Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Centreville, 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 Centreville on the city page.
Is Centreville Elementary School a good school?
Centreville Elementary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median. 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 Queen Anne's County Public Schools?
Besides Centreville Elementary School, Queen Anne's County Public Schools also operates Kent Island High School (1,153 students), Queen Anne's County High School (1,145 students), and Centreville Middle School (501 students). See the Queen Anne's County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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