Enrollment
152
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.9:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.6%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
-1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Crellin Elementary compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at Crellin Elementary
Crellin Elementary is a small elementary school in Oakland, Maryland, enrolling 152 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Maryland schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 48.6% lands close to the Maryland typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 95% of Maryland schools, with 152 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,382 scored Maryland schools.
Against 26 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #13.
Its student body is predominantly White (98% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 4/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 304 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
15.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Garrett County Public Schools spends $27,740 per pupil, 36% above the Maryland average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Oakland's elementary schools, it stands alongside Swan Meadow School (54 students): Crellin Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.9:1 vs 18:1).
Garrett County Public Schools also operates Southern Garrett High School (870 students) and Broad Ford Elementary (601 students) alongside Crellin Elementary.
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 Crellin Elementary compares
Crellin Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$27,740
per pupil, district-wide
- above Maryland avg of $20,446
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Garrett County Public Schools, which includes Crellin Elementary.
$27,740
Per student
+36%
vs Maryland
Avg $20,446
+67%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.0%
State 60.1%
Federal 10.9%
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 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
- 870
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- 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.
Similar elementary 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 (~152 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Crellin Elementary a good school?
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. 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 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.
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