Enrollment
1,906
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Gambrills, MD
Crofton High School
Federal NCES profile for Crofton High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 240006001761
👥 S:T ratio 20
📚 AP courses 80
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Crofton High School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Maryland schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Maryland.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Gambrills · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19.9:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 11.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Crofton High School has class sizes larger than 96% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Crofton High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Gambrills, MD.
School address
District: Anne Arundel County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240006001761 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
96.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.9:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
+37% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
11.7%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
-76% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Crofton High School compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at Crofton High School
Crofton High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Gambrills, Maryland, enrolling 1,906 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.9:1 is larger than about 96% of Maryland schools and 37% above the 14.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 11.7% free-meal eligibility runs 76% below the Maryland average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Maryland, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,906 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,382 scored Maryland schools.
Among 46 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Maryland schools statewide, it ranks #34, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (52%) and African American (22%) (diversity index 66/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 16 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 477 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
10.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Gambrills's high schools, it stands alongside Arundel High (1,778 students): Crofton High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.9:1 vs 19.1:1).
Anne Arundel County Public Schools also operates Glen Burnie High (2,226 students) and North County High (2,161 students) alongside Crofton High 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 Crofton High School compares
Crofton High 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 | 19.9:1 | ▲ 37% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.7% | ▼ 76% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,906 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.9:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,906
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
11.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% below the Maryland average of 49.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.9:1
students per teacher
- 37% above state mean
Top 96% in Maryland - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$16,620
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $20,446
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 477 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 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 51.5%
African American 21.7%
Hispanic or Latino 11.6%
Asian 8.4%
Two or More 6.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 51.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.3, Crofton High School is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Anne Arundel County Public Schools, which includes Crofton High School.
$16,620
Per student
-19%
vs Maryland
Avg $20,446
+0%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 56.4%
State 32.3%
Federal 11.4%
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 Crofton High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Burnie High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North County High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Broadneck High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Annapolis High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Meade High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Crofton High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,226
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,161
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 2,143
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,075
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,045
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar high schools in Gambrills
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high 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 (~1,906 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Crofton High School
How many students attend Crofton High School?
Crofton High School has 1,906 students enrolled. It is a high school in Gambrills, MD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crofton High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Crofton High School is 19.9:1, which is 37% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Crofton High School?
11.7% of students at Crofton High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Crofton High School?
The largest demographic group at Crofton High School is White at 51.5% of enrollment, in Gambrills, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Crofton High School?
Crofton High School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Crofton High School rank among public schools in Gambrills?
By Resource Investment Index, Crofton High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Gambrills, 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 Gambrills on the city page.
Is Crofton High School a good school?
Crofton High School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Maryland schools. It is also one of the largest 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 Anne Arundel County Public Schools?
Besides Crofton High School, Anne Arundel County Public Schools also operates Glen Burnie High (2,226 students), North County High (2,161 students), and Broadneck High (2,143 students). See the Anne Arundel County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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