- Enrollment
- 2,118
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · California, MD
Evergreen Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Evergreen Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 240060001685
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Evergreen Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Maryland schools.
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 17.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 715
- students enrolled
Evergreen Elementary School has class sizes larger than 77% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: St. Mary's County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240060001685 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Evergreen Elementary School held near 744 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 43.0 → 42.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 240060001685 · California, MD Elementary · MID · TRAD
715 enr · 16.6:1 · 17.7% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Leonardtown High (2,118 students)
Evergreen Elementary School held near 744 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 43.0 → 42.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Evergreen Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Leonardtown Hi
Leonardtown High
2,118 students
- Great Mills Hi
Great Mills High
1,697 students
- Chopticon High
Chopticon High
1,526 students
- Leonardtown Mi
Leonardtown Middle
969 students
- Spring Ridge M
Spring Ridge Middle
913 students
- This school 715
Evergreen Elementary School
715 students
What this shows Evergreen Elementary School reports 715 students on the CCD universe file.
How Evergreen Elementary School compares
Evergreen Elementary School 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 | 16.6:1 | ▲ 14% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.7% | ▼ 64% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 715 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
715
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% below the Maryland average of 49.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 77% in Maryland - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.1%
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
$17,088
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $18,753
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 358 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 62.2%
African American 12.9%
Hispanic or Latino 11.3%
Two or More 8.0%
Asian 5.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 62.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.5, Evergreen Elementary School is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for St. Mary's County Public Schools reports $17,088 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Evergreen Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leonardtown High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Great Mills High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chopticon High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Leonardtown Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Spring Ridge Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Evergreen Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,697
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,526
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 969
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 913
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~715 students)
Frequently asked questions about Evergreen Elementary School
How many students attend Evergreen Elementary School?
Evergreen Elementary School has 715 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in California, MD. CCD year-over-year: 736 (2022-23) → 744 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Evergreen Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Evergreen Elementary School is 16.6:1, which is 14% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Evergreen Elementary School?
17.7% of students at Evergreen Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Evergreen Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Evergreen Elementary School is White at 62.2% of enrollment, in California, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Evergreen Elementary School?
Evergreen Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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).
What other schools are in St. Mary's County Public Schools?
Besides Evergreen Elementary School, St. Mary's County Public Schools also operates Leonardtown High (2,118 students), Great Mills High (1,697 students), and Chopticon High (1,526 students). See the St. Mary's County Public Schools district page for the complete list.