Enrollment
577
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Edgewater, MD
Edgewater Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Edgewater Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240006000065
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Edgewater Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Edgewater · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 33.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Edgewater Elementary has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Edgewater Elementary ranks #2 of 3 schools in Edgewater, MD.
School address
District: Anne Arundel County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240006000065 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.6%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
-31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Edgewater Elementary compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at Edgewater Elementary
Edgewater Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Edgewater, Maryland, enrolling 577 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Maryland schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 33.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 577 students, its enrollment sits close to the Maryland median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,382 scored Maryland schools.
Against 272 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #175.
Its student body is led by White (61%) and Hispanic or Latino (29%) (diversity index 54/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 577 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Edgewater's public schools, it stands alongside Mayo Elementary (351 students): Edgewater Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.6:1 vs 15.3:1).
Anne Arundel County Public Schools also operates Glen Burnie High (2,226 students) and North County High (2,161 students) alongside Edgewater 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 Edgewater Elementary compares
Edgewater 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 | 15.6:1 | ▲ 8% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.6% | ▼ 31% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 577 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
577
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
33.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 65% in Maryland - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 577 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 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 61.2%
Hispanic or Latino 29.3%
Two or More 4.7%
African American 3.3%
Asian 1.6%
Largest group: White at 61.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.6, Edgewater Elementary is about as mixed as 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 Edgewater 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 Edgewater 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Broadneck High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Annapolis High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Meade High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Edgewater 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 other schools in Edgewater
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~577 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Edgewater Elementary
How many students attend Edgewater Elementary?
Edgewater Elementary has 577 students enrolled. It is a public school in Edgewater, MD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edgewater Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Edgewater Elementary is 15.6:1, which is 8% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Edgewater Elementary?
33.6% of students at Edgewater Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Edgewater Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Edgewater Elementary is White at 61.2% of enrollment, in Edgewater, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edgewater Elementary?
Edgewater Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Edgewater Elementary rank among schools in Edgewater?
By Resource Investment Index, Edgewater Elementary ranks #2 of 3 schools in Edgewater, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Edgewater on the city page.
Is Edgewater Elementary a good school?
Edgewater Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median. 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 Edgewater 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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