- Enrollment
- 2,226
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hanover, MD
Chesapeake Science Point
Federal NCES profile for Chesapeake Science Point, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240006001401Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 87
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chesapeake Science Point earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Maryland schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Hanover · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 30.9:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 20.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Chesapeake Science Point has class sizes larger than 99% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chesapeake Science Point ranks #2 of 3 schools in Hanover, MD.
School address
District: Anne Arundel County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240006001401 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+387 students YoY
Chesapeake Science Point grew from 502 students in 2022-23 to 889 in 2023-24 (+77.1%).
Teacher FTE added 34.0 → 58.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+387 students YoY 240006001401 · Hanover, MD Other · MID · CHARTER
1,051 enr · 30.9:1 · 20.1% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Glen Burnie High (2,226 students)
Chesapeake Science Point grew from 502 students in 2022-23 to 889 in 2023-24 (+77.1%). Teacher FTE added 34.0 → 58.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Chesapeake Science Point 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
Chesapeake Science Point
1,051 students
What this shows Chesapeake Science Point reports 1,051 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chesapeake Science Point compares
Chesapeake Science Point 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 | 30.9:1 | ▲ 113% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.1% | ▼ 59% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,051 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
30.9:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,051
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% 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
30.9:1
students per teacher
- 113% above state mean
Top 99% in Maryland - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
5.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 701 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 47.3%
White 23.2%
Asian 12.0%
Hispanic or Latino 9.3%
Two or More 7.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 47.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.3, Chesapeake Science Point is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
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 Chesapeake Science Point Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Burnie High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North County High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Broadneck High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Annapolis High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Meade High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chesapeake Science Point'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 Hanover
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 (~1,051 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chesapeake Science Point
How many students attend Chesapeake Science Point?
Chesapeake Science Point has 1,051 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hanover, MD. CCD year-over-year: 502 (2022-23) → 889 (2023-24), up 387.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chesapeake Science Point?
The student-teacher ratio at Chesapeake Science Point is 30.9:1, which is 113% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 97% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chesapeake Science Point?
20.1% of students at Chesapeake Science Point are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chesapeake Science Point?
The largest demographic group at Chesapeake Science Point is African American at 47.3% of enrollment, in Hanover, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chesapeake Science Point?
Chesapeake Science Point has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Chesapeake Science Point rank among schools in Hanover?
By Resource Investment Index, Chesapeake Science Point ranks #2 of 3 schools in Hanover, 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 Anne Arundel County Public Schools?
Besides Chesapeake Science Point, 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.