- Enrollment
- 2,226
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Crofton Woods Elementary held near 749 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 42.1 → 46.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 240006000061 · Crofton, MD Elementary · MID · TRAD
742 enr · 17.7:1 · 11.4% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Glen Burnie High (2,226 students)
Crofton Woods Elementary held near 749 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 42.1 → 46.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Crofton Woods Elementary 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 742
Crofton Woods Elementary
742 students
What this shows Crofton Woods Elementary reports 742 students on the CCD universe file.
How Crofton Woods Elementary compares
Crofton Woods Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
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 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
- 2,161
- 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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~742 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 734 (2022-23) → 749 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.