Enrollment
1,075
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Easton, MD
Easton Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Easton Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240063001244
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Easton Elementary earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Maryland schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Easton · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.9:1
- small classes for Maryland
- 72.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Easton Elementary has class sizes smaller than 82% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Easton Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Easton, MD.
School address
District: Talbot County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240063001244 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
90.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.9:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
-18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
72.0%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
+47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Easton Elementary compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at Easton Elementary
Easton Elementary is a higher-need, large combined-grade school in Easton, Maryland, enrolling 1,075 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Maryland schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 72.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 1,075 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.
Among 127 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Maryland schools statewide, it ranks #11, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (45%) and White (27%) (diversity index 68/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 358 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Talbot County Public Schools spends $14,943 per pupil, 27% below the Maryland average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Talbot County Public Schools also operates Easton High (1,179 students) and Easton Middle (703 students) alongside Easton 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 Easton Elementary compares
Easton 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 | 11.9:1 | ▼ 18% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.0% | ▲ 47% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,075 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,075
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
72.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 18% in Maryland - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,943
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $20,446
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 358 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 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
Hispanic or Latino 45.2%
White 27.3%
African American 17.9%
Two or More 6.3%
Asian 3.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 45.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.4, Easton Elementary is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Talbot County Public Schools, which includes Easton Elementary.
$14,943
Per student
-27%
vs Maryland
Avg $20,446
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 62.0%
State 26.5%
Federal 11.5%
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 Easton Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Easton High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Easton Middle | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| St. Michaels Middle/High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chapel District Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| St. Michaels Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Easton Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,179
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 703
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 359
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 332
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar other 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 (~1,075 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Easton Elementary
How many students attend Easton Elementary?
Easton Elementary has 1,075 students enrolled. It is a public school in Easton, MD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Easton Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Easton Elementary is 11.9:1, which is 18% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 24% 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 Easton Elementary?
72.0% of students at Easton Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Easton Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Easton Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 45.2% of enrollment, in Easton, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Easton Elementary?
Easton Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Easton Elementary rank among public schools in Easton?
By Resource Investment Index, Easton Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Easton, 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 Easton on the city page.
Is Easton Elementary a good school?
Easton Elementary earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% 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 Talbot County Public Schools?
Besides Easton Elementary, Talbot County Public Schools also operates Easton High (1,179 students), Easton Middle (703 students), and St. Michaels Middle/High School (449 students). See the Talbot County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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