Enrollment
742
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Crofton, MD
Crofton Woods Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Crofton Woods Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 240006000061
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Crofton Woods Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Maryland schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Crofton · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.7:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 11.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Crofton Woods Elementary has class sizes larger than 87% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Crofton Woods Elementary ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Crofton, MD.
School address
District: Anne Arundel County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240006000061 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.7:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
+22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
11.4%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
-77% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Crofton Woods Elementary compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at Crofton Woods Elementary
Crofton Woods Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Crofton, Maryland, enrolling 742 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.7:1 is larger than about 87% of Maryland schools and 22% above the 14.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 11.4% free-meal eligibility runs 77% below the Maryland average.
Enrollment of 742 puts it in the larger third of Maryland schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,382 scored Maryland schools.
Against 165 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #65.
Its student body is led by White (64%) and African American (12%) (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 371 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
14.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Anne Arundel County Public Schools also operates Glen Burnie High (2,226 students) and North County High (2,161 students) alongside Crofton Woods 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 Crofton Woods Elementary compares
Crofton Woods 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 | 17.7:1 | ▲ 22% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.4% | ▼ 77% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 742 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
742
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
11.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% 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
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 87% in Maryland - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.7%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 371 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 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 64.2%
African American 11.7%
Hispanic or Latino 9.6%
Asian 8.0%
Two or More 6.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 64.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.5, Crofton Woods Elementary is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Anne Arundel County Public Schools, which includes Crofton Woods Elementary.
$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 Woods Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Burnie High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North County High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Broadneck High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Annapolis High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Meade High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Crofton Woods Elementary'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 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 (~742 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Crofton Woods Elementary
How many students attend Crofton Woods Elementary?
Crofton Woods Elementary has 742 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Crofton, MD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crofton Woods Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Crofton Woods Elementary is 17.7:1, which is 22% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Crofton Woods Elementary?
11.4% of students at Crofton Woods Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Crofton Woods Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Crofton Woods Elementary is White at 64.2% of enrollment, in Crofton, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Crofton Woods Elementary?
Crofton Woods Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical 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 Crofton Woods Elementary rank among public schools in Crofton?
By Resource Investment Index, Crofton Woods Elementary ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Crofton, 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 Crofton on the city page.
Is Crofton Woods Elementary a good school?
Crofton Woods Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Maryland schools. 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 Woods Elementary, 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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