- Enrollment
- 1,238
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Federalsburg, MD
Federalsburg Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Federalsburg Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240018000521
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Federalsburg Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Maryland schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Federalsburg · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- small classes for Maryland
- 78.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Federalsburg Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 70% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Federalsburg Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Federalsburg, MD.
School address
District: Caroline County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240018000521 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Federalsburg Elementary School held near 399 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 240018000521 · Federalsburg, MD Other · SMALL · TRAD
415 enr · 13:1 · 78.2% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: North Caroline High School (1,238 students)
Federalsburg Elementary School held near 399 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Federalsburg Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Caroline
North Caroline High School
1,238 students
- Greensboro Ele
Greensboro Elementary School
840 students
- Lockerman Midd
Lockerman Middle School
827 students
- Denton Element
Denton Elementary School
596 students
- Colonel Richar
Colonel Richardson High School
528 students
- This school 415
Federalsburg Elementary School
415 students
What this shows Federalsburg Elementary School reports 415 students on the CCD universe file.
How Federalsburg Elementary School compares
Federalsburg 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 | 13:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.2% | ▲ 60% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 415 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
415
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% 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
13:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 30% in Maryland - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
39.5%
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
$17,385
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 415 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 38.6%
White 35.7%
Two or More 16.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%
Asian 2.7%
Largest group: African American at 38.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.2, Federalsburg Elementary School is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Caroline County Public Schools reports $17,385 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Federalsburg Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Caroline High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Greensboro Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lockerman Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Denton Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Colonel Richardson High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Federalsburg Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 840
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 827
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 596
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 528
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~415 students)
Frequently asked questions about Federalsburg Elementary School
How many students attend Federalsburg Elementary School?
Federalsburg Elementary School has 415 students enrolled. It is a public school in Federalsburg, MD. CCD year-over-year: 390 (2022-23) → 399 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Federalsburg Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Federalsburg Elementary School is 13:1, which is 10% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 17% 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 Federalsburg Elementary School?
78.2% of students at Federalsburg Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Federalsburg Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Federalsburg Elementary School is African American at 38.6% of enrollment, in Federalsburg, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Federalsburg Elementary School?
Federalsburg Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Federalsburg Elementary School rank among public schools in Federalsburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Federalsburg Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Federalsburg, 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 Caroline County Public Schools?
Besides Federalsburg Elementary School, Caroline County Public Schools also operates North Caroline High School (1,238 students), Greensboro Elementary School (840 students), and Lockerman Middle School (827 students). See the Caroline County Public Schools district page for the complete list.