- Enrollment
- 1,690
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hagerstown, MD
Emma K. Doub Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Emma K. Doub Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240066001264
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Emma K. Doub Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Maryland schools.
- #9 of 14
- schools in Hagerstown · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 58.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Emma K. Doub Elementary has class sizes larger than 80% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Emma K. Doub Elementary ranks #9 of 14 schools in Hagerstown, MD.
School address
District: Washington County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240066001264 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Emma K. Doub Elementary held near 370 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 23.0 → 22.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 240066001264 · Hagerstown, MD Other · SMALL · TRAD
389 enr · 16.9:1 · 58.2% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: South Hagerstown High (1,690 students)
Emma K. Doub Elementary held near 370 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 23.0 → 22.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Emma K. Doub Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Hagersto
South Hagerstown High
1,690 students
- North Hagersto
North Hagerstown High
1,583 students
- Williamsport H
Williamsport High
1,061 students
- Western Height
Western Heights Middle
883 students
- E. Russell Hic
E. Russell Hicks Middle
841 students
- This school 389
Emma K. Doub Elementary
389 students
What this shows Emma K. Doub Elementary reports 389 students on the CCD universe file.
How Emma K. Doub Elementary compares
Emma K. Doub 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 | 16.9:1 | ▲ 17% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.2% | ▲ 19% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 389 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
389
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 80% in Maryland - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.5%
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
$17,937
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 389 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 45.9%
Hispanic or Latino 20.9%
African American 16.8%
Two or More 14.4%
Asian 2.1%
Largest group: White at 45.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.6, Emma K. Doub Elementary is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Washington County Public Schools reports $17,937 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Emma K. Doub Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Hagerstown High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Hagerstown High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Williamsport High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Western Heights Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| E. Russell Hicks Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Emma K. Doub Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,583
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,061
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 883
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 841
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools in Hagerstown
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Pangborn Elementary
Standard public school
749 students 15:1 students per teacher
Salem Avenue Elementary
Standard public school
713 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Rockland Woods Elementary
Standard public school
655 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Ruth Ann Monroe Primary
Standard public school
579 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Lincolnshire Elementary
Standard public school
503 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Jonathan Hager Elementary
Standard public school
498 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
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 (~389 students)
Frequently asked questions about Emma K. Doub Elementary
How many students attend Emma K. Doub Elementary?
Emma K. Doub Elementary has 389 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hagerstown, MD. CCD year-over-year: 354 (2022-23) → 370 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Emma K. Doub Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Emma K. Doub Elementary is 16.9:1, which is 17% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Emma K. Doub Elementary?
58.2% of students at Emma K. Doub Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Emma K. Doub Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Emma K. Doub Elementary is White at 45.9% of enrollment, in Hagerstown, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Emma K. Doub Elementary?
Emma K. Doub Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Emma K. Doub Elementary rank among schools in Hagerstown?
By Resource Investment Index, Emma K. Doub Elementary ranks #9 of 14 schools in Hagerstown, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Hagerstown on the city page.
What other schools are in Washington County Public Schools?
Besides Emma K. Doub Elementary, Washington County Public Schools also operates South Hagerstown High (1,690 students), North Hagerstown High (1,583 students), and Williamsport High (1,061 students). See the Washington County Public Schools district page for the complete list.