- Enrollment
- 1,238
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Colonel Richardson Middle School held near 364 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 31.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 240018000519 · Federalsburg, MD Middle · SMALL · TRAD
390 enr · 12.6:1 · 69.8% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: North Caroline High School (1,238 students)
Colonel Richardson Middle School held near 364 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 31.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Colonel Richardson Middle 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
- Colonel Richar
Colonel Richardson High School
528 students
- This school 390
Colonel Richardson Middle School
390 students
What this shows Colonel Richardson Middle School reports 390 students on the CCD universe file.
How Colonel Richardson Middle School compares
Colonel Richardson Middle 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
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 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
- 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
Nationwide middle 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 (~390 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 374 (2022-23) → 364 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.