Enrollment
211
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Emmitsburg, MD
Emmitsburg Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Emmitsburg Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240033000631
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Emmitsburg Elementary earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Maryland schools.
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.4:1
- small classes for Maryland
- 35.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 211
- students enrolled
Emmitsburg Elementary has class sizes smaller than 78% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Frederick County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240033000631 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.4:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.2%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
-28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Emmitsburg Elementary compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at Emmitsburg Elementary
Emmitsburg Elementary is a small combined-grade school in Emmitsburg, Maryland, enrolling 211 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Maryland schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 35.2% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 93% of Maryland schools, with 211 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 90% of the 1,382 Maryland schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Against 41 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #11.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Hispanic or Latino (9%) (diversity index 41/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 211 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Frederick County Public Schools spends $14,981 per pupil, 27% below the Maryland average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Frederick County Public Schools also operates Gov. Thomas Johnson High (2,066 students) and Urbana High (1,989 students) alongside Emmitsburg 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 Emmitsburg Elementary compares
Emmitsburg 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 | 12.4:1 | ▼ 14% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.2% | ▼ 28% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 211 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
211
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
35.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 22% in Maryland - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.6%
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
$14,981
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 211 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 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 75.8%
Hispanic or Latino 8.5%
African American 7.6%
Two or More 5.2%
Asian 2.8%
Largest group: White at 75.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.9, Emmitsburg Elementary is less mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Frederick County Public Schools, which includes Emmitsburg Elementary.
$14,981
Per student
-27%
vs Maryland
Avg $20,446
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.4%
State 38.3%
Federal 11.2%
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 Emmitsburg Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gov. Thomas Johnson High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Urbana High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Frederick High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tuscarora High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oakdale High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Emmitsburg Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,066
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,989
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,821
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,735
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,702
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~211 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Emmitsburg Elementary
How many students attend Emmitsburg Elementary?
Emmitsburg Elementary has 211 students enrolled. It is a public school in Emmitsburg, MD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Emmitsburg Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Emmitsburg Elementary is 12.4:1, which is 14% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 21% 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 Emmitsburg Elementary?
35.2% of students at Emmitsburg Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Emmitsburg Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Emmitsburg Elementary is White at 75.8% of enrollment, in Emmitsburg, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Emmitsburg Elementary?
Emmitsburg Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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).
Is Emmitsburg Elementary a good school?
Emmitsburg Elementary earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% 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 Frederick County Public Schools?
Besides Emmitsburg Elementary, Frederick County Public Schools also operates Gov. Thomas Johnson High (2,066 students), Urbana High (1,989 students), and Frederick High (1,821 students). See the Frederick County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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