- Enrollment
- 1,440
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Edgewood, MD
Edgewood Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Edgewood Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240039000688
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Edgewood Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Edgewood · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 76.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Edgewood Elementary has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Edgewood Elementary ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Edgewood, MD.
School address
District: Harford County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240039000688 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Edgewood Elementary held near 415 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.8 → 32.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 240039000688 · Edgewood, MD Other · SMALL · TRAD
428 enr · 13.8:1 · 76.1% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Edgewood High (1,440 students)
Edgewood Elementary held near 415 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.8 → 32.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Edgewood Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Edgewood High
Edgewood High
1,440 students
- Aberdeen High
Aberdeen High
1,396 students
- Bel Air High
Bel Air High
1,341 students
- C. Milton Wrig
C. Milton Wright High
1,291 students
- North Harford
North Harford High
1,204 students
- This school 428
Edgewood Elementary
428 students
What this shows Edgewood Elementary reports 428 students on the CCD universe file.
How Edgewood Elementary compares
Edgewood 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 5% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.1% | ▲ 55% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 428 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
428
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% above the Maryland average of 49.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 40% in Maryland - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.7%
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
$17,493
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $18,753
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 428 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 54.2%
White 22.4%
Hispanic or Latino 14.0%
Two or More 8.6%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 54.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.9, Edgewood Elementary is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Harford County Public Schools reports $17,493 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Edgewood Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edgewood High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Aberdeen High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bel Air High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| C. Milton Wright High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Harford High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Edgewood Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,396
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,341
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,291
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,204
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar other schools in Edgewood
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 (~428 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Edgewood Elementary
How many students attend Edgewood Elementary?
Edgewood Elementary has 428 students enrolled. It is a public school in Edgewood, MD. CCD year-over-year: 401 (2022-23) → 415 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edgewood Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Edgewood Elementary is 13.8:1, which is 5% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 12% 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 Edgewood Elementary?
76.1% of students at Edgewood Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Edgewood Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Edgewood Elementary is African American at 54.2% of enrollment, in Edgewood, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edgewood Elementary?
Edgewood Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Edgewood Elementary rank among public schools in Edgewood?
By Resource Investment Index, Edgewood Elementary ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Edgewood, 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 Harford County Public Schools?
Besides Edgewood Elementary, Harford County Public Schools also operates Edgewood High (1,440 students), Aberdeen High (1,396 students), and Bel Air High (1,341 students). See the Harford County Public Schools district page for the complete list.