Enrollment
415
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
78.2%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
+60% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Federalsburg Elementary School compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at Federalsburg Elementary School
Federalsburg Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Federalsburg, Maryland, enrolling 415 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13:1 puts it in the smaller third of Maryland schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 78.2% of students qualify for free meals, 60% above the Maryland average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 415 puts it in the smaller third of Maryland schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,382 scored Maryland schools.
Against 233 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #153.
Its student body is led by African American (39%) and White (36%) (diversity index 69/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 415 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Caroline County Public Schools also operates North Caroline High School (1,238 students) and Greensboro Elementary School (840 students) alongside Federalsburg Elementary School.
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 Federalsburg Elementary School compares
Federalsburg Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$18,641
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $20,446
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Caroline County Public Schools, which includes Federalsburg Elementary School.
$18,641
Per student
-9%
vs Maryland
Avg $20,446
+12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.1%
State 68.1%
Federal 12.8%
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 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
- 1,238
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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
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 (~415 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Federalsburg on the city page.
Is Federalsburg Elementary School a good school?
Federalsburg Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% 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 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.
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