- Enrollment
- 619
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Crisfield, MD
Crisfield Academy and High School
Federal NCES profile for Crisfield Academy and High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240057001201
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Crisfield Academy and High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Maryland schools.
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.5:1
- small classes for Maryland
- 64.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 366
- students enrolled
Crisfield Academy and High School has class sizes smaller than 91% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Somerset County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240057001201 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Crisfield Academy and High School grew from 350 students in 2022-23 to 373 in 2023-24 (+6.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 35.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+23 students YoY 240057001201 · Crisfield, MD Other · SMALL · TRAD
366 enr · 10.5:1 · 64.9% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Washington Academy and High School (619 students)
Crisfield Academy and High School grew from 350 students in 2022-23 to 373 in 2023-24 (+6.6%). Teacher FTE lost 35.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Crisfield Academy and High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Washington Aca
Washington Academy and High School
619 students
- Carter G Woods
Carter G Woodson Elementary
512 students
- Greenwood Elem
Greenwood Elementary School
507 students
- Princess Anne
Princess Anne Elementary School
391 students
- Somerset 6/7 I
Somerset 6/7 Intermediate School
389 students
- This school
Crisfield Academy and High School
366 students
What this shows Crisfield Academy and High School reports 366 students on the CCD universe file.
How Crisfield Academy and High School compares
Crisfield Academy and High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.5:1 | ▼ 28% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.9% | ▲ 32% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 366 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.5:1
Leaner classes than 86% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
366
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
10.5:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 9% in Maryland - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
61.5%
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
$24,750
per pupil, district-wide
- above Maryland avg of $18,753
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 366 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 82 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 56.8%
African American 23.8%
Hispanic or Latino 11.2%
Two or More 7.4%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 56.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.3, Crisfield Academy and High School is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Somerset County Public Schools reports $24,750 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Crisfield Academy and High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Academy and High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carter G Woodson Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Greenwood Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Princess Anne Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Somerset 6/7 Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Crisfield Academy and High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 507
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 391
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 389
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other schools in Crisfield
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~366 students)
Frequently asked questions about Crisfield Academy and High School
How many students attend Crisfield Academy and High School?
Crisfield Academy and High School has 366 students enrolled. It is a public school in Crisfield, MD. CCD year-over-year: 350 (2022-23) → 373 (2023-24), up 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crisfield Academy and High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Crisfield Academy and High School is 10.5:1, which is 28% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 33% 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 Crisfield Academy and High School?
64.9% of students at Crisfield Academy and High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Crisfield Academy and High School?
The largest demographic group at Crisfield Academy and High School is White at 56.8% of enrollment, in Crisfield, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Crisfield Academy and High School?
Crisfield Academy and High School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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).
What other schools are in Somerset County Public Schools?
Besides Crisfield Academy and High School, Somerset County Public Schools also operates Washington Academy and High School (619 students), Carter G Woodson Elementary (512 students), and Greenwood Elementary School (507 students). See the Somerset County Public Schools district page for the complete list.