- Enrollment
- 1,477
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Manchester, MD
Ebb Valley Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Ebb Valley Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240021001652
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ebb Valley Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Maryland schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Manchester · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 26.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Ebb Valley Elementary has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ebb Valley Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Manchester, MD.
School address
District: Carroll County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240021001652 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
Ebb Valley Elementary held near 571 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 38.6 → 36.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+27 students YoY 240021001652 · Manchester, MD Other · MID · TRAD
563 enr · 14.8:1 · 26.5% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Westminster High (1,477 students)
Ebb Valley Elementary held near 571 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 38.6 → 36.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Ebb Valley Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Westminster Hi
Westminster High
1,477 students
- Manchester Val
Manchester Valley High
1,339 students
- Winters Mill H
Winters Mill High
1,156 students
- Century High
Century High
1,101 students
- Liberty High
Liberty High
1,007 students
- This school 563
Ebb Valley Elementary
563 students
What this shows Ebb Valley Elementary reports 563 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ebb Valley Elementary compares
Ebb Valley 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 | 14.8:1 | ▲ 2% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.5% | ▼ 46% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 563 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
563
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% below the Maryland average of 49.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 55% in Maryland - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,548
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $18,753
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 563 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
Two or More 3.0%
African American 2.8%
Asian 1.2%
Largest group: White at 87.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.8, Ebb Valley Elementary is less mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Carroll County Public Schools reports $16,548 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ebb Valley Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westminster High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Manchester Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winters Mill High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Century High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Liberty High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ebb Valley Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,339
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,156
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,101
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,007
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar other schools in Manchester
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~563 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ebb Valley Elementary
How many students attend Ebb Valley Elementary?
Ebb Valley Elementary has 563 students enrolled. It is a public school in Manchester, MD. CCD year-over-year: 544 (2022-23) → 571 (2023-24), nearly flat (+27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ebb Valley Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ebb Valley Elementary is 14.8:1, which is 2% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ebb Valley Elementary?
26.5% of students at Ebb Valley Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ebb Valley Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Ebb Valley Elementary is White at 87.6% of enrollment, in Manchester, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ebb Valley Elementary?
Ebb Valley Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Ebb Valley Elementary rank among public schools in Manchester?
By Resource Investment Index, Ebb Valley Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Manchester, 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 Carroll County Public Schools?
Besides Ebb Valley Elementary, Carroll County Public Schools also operates Westminster High (1,477 students), Manchester Valley High (1,339 students), and Winters Mill High (1,156 students). See the Carroll County Public Schools district page for the complete list.