- Enrollment
- 1,238
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Federalsburg, MD
Colonel Richardson High School
Federal NCES profile for Colonel Richardson High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 240018000518
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Colonel Richardson High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Federalsburg · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 62.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Colonel Richardson High School has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Colonel Richardson High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Federalsburg, MD.
School address
District: Caroline County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240018000518 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Colonel Richardson High School held near 535 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 38.0 → 40.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 240018000518 · Federalsburg, MD High · MID · TRAD
528 enr · 13.9:1 · 62.8% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: North Caroline High School (1,238 students)
Colonel Richardson High School held near 535 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 38.0 → 40.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Colonel Richardson High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Caroline
North Caroline High School
1,238 students
- Greensboro Ele
Greensboro Elementary School
840 students
- Lockerman Midd
Lockerman Middle School
827 students
- Denton Element
Denton Elementary School
596 students
- This school
Colonel Richardson High School
528 students
- Ridgely Elemen 433
Ridgely Elementary School
433 students
What this shows Colonel Richardson High School reports 528 students on the CCD universe file.
How Colonel Richardson High School compares
Colonel Richardson High School 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 | 13.9:1 | ▼ 4% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.8% | ▲ 28% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 528 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
528
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% above the Maryland average of 49.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 42% in Maryland - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
47.0%
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
$17,385
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $18,753
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 264 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 42 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 55.1%
African American 24.2%
Hispanic or Latino 9.5%
Two or More 8.5%
Asian 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 55.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.1, Colonel Richardson High School is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Caroline County Public Schools reports $17,385 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Colonel Richardson High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Caroline High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Greensboro Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lockerman Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Denton Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ridgely Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Colonel Richardson High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 840
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 827
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 596
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 433
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Nationwide high 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 (~528 students)
Frequently asked questions about Colonel Richardson High School
How many students attend Colonel Richardson High School?
Colonel Richardson High School has 528 students enrolled. It is a high school in Federalsburg, MD. CCD year-over-year: 549 (2022-23) → 535 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Colonel Richardson High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Colonel Richardson High School is 13.9:1, which is 4% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 11% 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 Colonel Richardson High School?
62.8% of students at Colonel Richardson High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Colonel Richardson High School?
The largest demographic group at Colonel Richardson High School is White at 55.1% of enrollment, in Federalsburg, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Colonel Richardson High School?
Colonel Richardson High School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Colonel Richardson High School rank among public schools in Federalsburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Colonel Richardson High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Federalsburg, 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 Caroline County Public Schools?
Besides Colonel Richardson High School, Caroline County Public Schools also operates North Caroline High School (1,238 students), Greensboro Elementary School (840 students), and Lockerman Middle School (827 students). See the Caroline County Public Schools district page for the complete list.