- Enrollment
- 870
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Oakland, MD
Crellin Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Crellin Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 240036000665
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Crellin Elementary earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Maryland schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Maryland.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Oakland · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.9:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 48.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Crellin Elementary has class sizes larger than 80% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Crellin Elementary ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Oakland, MD.
School address
District: Garrett County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240036000665 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Crellin Elementary held near 144 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 9.7 → 9.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 240036000665 · Oakland, MD Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
152 enr · 16.9:1 · 48.6% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Southern Garrett High School (870 students)
Crellin Elementary held near 144 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE held 9.7 → 9.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Crellin Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Southern Garre
Southern Garrett High School
870 students
- Broad Ford Ele
Broad Ford Elementary
601 students
- Northern Garre
Northern Garrett High School
439 students
- Southern Middl
Southern Middle School
434 students
- Northern Middl 305
Northern Middle School
305 students
- This school 152
Crellin Elementary
152 students
What this shows Crellin Elementary reports 152 students on the CCD universe file.
How Crellin Elementary compares
Crellin Elementary 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 | 16.9:1 | ▲ 17% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.6% | ▼ 1% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 152 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
152
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% below the Maryland average of 49.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 80% in Maryland - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$19,520
per pupil, district-wide
- above Maryland avg of $18,753
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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.
Student demographics
White 98.0%
Two or More 2.0%
Largest group: White at 98.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 3.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 3.9, Crellin Elementary is less mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Garrett County Public Schools reports $19,520 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Crellin Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Garrett High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Broad Ford Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northern Garrett High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southern Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northern Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Crellin Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar elementary schools in Oakland
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~152 students)
Frequently asked questions about Crellin Elementary
How many students attend Crellin Elementary?
Crellin Elementary has 152 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Oakland, MD. CCD year-over-year: 140 (2022-23) → 144 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crellin Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Crellin Elementary is 16.9:1, which is 17% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Crellin Elementary?
48.6% of students at Crellin Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Crellin Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Crellin Elementary is White at 98.0% of enrollment, in Oakland, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Crellin Elementary?
Crellin Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Crellin Elementary rank among public schools in Oakland?
By Resource Investment Index, Crellin Elementary ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Oakland, 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 Oakland on the city page.
What other schools are in Garrett County Public Schools?
Besides Crellin Elementary, Garrett County Public Schools also operates Southern Garrett High School (870 students), Broad Ford Elementary (601 students), and Northern Garrett High School (439 students). See the Garrett County Public Schools district page for the complete list.