Enrollment
390
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Federalsburg, MD
Colonel Richardson Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Colonel Richardson Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 240018000519
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Colonel Richardson Middle School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Maryland schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Federalsburg · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.6:1
- small classes for Maryland
- 69.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Colonel Richardson Middle School has class sizes smaller than 75% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Colonel Richardson Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Federalsburg, MD.
School address
District: Caroline County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240018000519 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.6:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
69.8%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
+42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Colonel Richardson Middle School compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at Colonel Richardson Middle School
Colonel Richardson Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Federalsburg, Maryland, enrolling 390 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Maryland schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 69.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 390 puts it in the smaller third of Maryland schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,382 scored Maryland schools.
Against 262 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #174.
Its student body is led by White (56%) and African American (22%) (diversity index 61/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 390 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 44.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 79 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 390 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Caroline County Public Schools also operates North Caroline High School (1,238 students) and Greensboro Elementary School (840 students) alongside Colonel Richardson Middle 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 Colonel Richardson Middle School compares
Colonel Richardson Middle 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 | 12.6:1 | ▼ 13% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.8% | ▲ 42% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 390 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
390
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
69.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 25% in Maryland - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
44.1%
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
$18,641
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $20,446
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 390 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
47
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.3 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 56.4%
African American 21.5%
Two or More 11.3%
Hispanic or Latino 9.5%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 56.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.4, Colonel Richardson Middle School is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Caroline County Public Schools, which includes Colonel Richardson Middle School.
$18,641
Per student
-9%
vs Maryland
Avg $20,446
+12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.1%
State 68.1%
Federal 12.8%
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 Colonel Richardson Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Caroline High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Greensboro Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lockerman Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Denton Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Colonel Richardson High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Colonel Richardson Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,238
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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
- 528
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar middle 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 (~390 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Colonel Richardson Middle School
How many students attend Colonel Richardson Middle School?
Colonel Richardson Middle School has 390 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Federalsburg, MD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Colonel Richardson Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Colonel Richardson Middle School is 12.6:1, which is 13% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 20% 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 Middle School?
69.8% of students at Colonel Richardson Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Colonel Richardson Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Colonel Richardson Middle School is White at 56.4% of enrollment, in Federalsburg, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Colonel Richardson Middle School?
Colonel Richardson Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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 Colonel Richardson Middle School rank among public schools in Federalsburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Colonel Richardson Middle School ranks #2 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. See all public schools in Federalsburg on the city page.
Is Colonel Richardson Middle School a good school?
Colonel Richardson Middle School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Maryland schools. 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 Caroline County Public Schools?
Besides Colonel Richardson Middle 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.
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