- Enrollment
- 2,226
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 240006001761
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 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 42/100 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
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+91 students YoY
Crofton High School grew from 1,805 students in 2022-23 to 1,896 in 2023-24 (+5.0%).
Teacher FTE added 96.1 → 96.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+91 students YoY 240006001761 · Gambrills, MD High · MID · TRAD
1,906 enr · 19.9:1 · 11.7% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Glen Burnie High (2,226 students)
Crofton High School grew from 1,805 students in 2022-23 to 1,896 in 2023-24 (+5.0%). Teacher FTE added 96.1 → 96.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Crofton High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Glen Burnie Hi
Glen Burnie High
2,226 students
- North County H
North County High
2,161 students
- Broadneck High
Broadneck High
2,143 students
- Annapolis High
Annapolis High
2,075 students
- Meade High
Meade High
2,045 students
- This school
Crofton High School
1,906 students
What this shows Crofton High School reports 1,906 students on the CCD universe file.
How Crofton High School compares
Crofton 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 | 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 methodology
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
$17,624
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $18,753
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.
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
District finance for Anne Arundel County Public Schools reports $17,624 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,161
- 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.
Nationwide high 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 (~1,906 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,805 (2022-23) → 1,896 (2023-24), up 91.
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 42/100 (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 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.
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.