- Enrollment
- 2,226
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Glen Burnie, MD
Ferndale Early Education Center
Federal NCES profile for Ferndale Early Education Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240006000066
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ferndale Early Education Center earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Maryland schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Maryland.
- #3 of 13
- schools in Glen Burnie · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.8:1
- small classes for Maryland
- 66.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Ferndale Early Education Center has class sizes smaller than 89% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ferndale Early Education Center ranks #3 of 13 schools in Glen Burnie, MD.
School address
District: Anne Arundel County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240006000066 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Ferndale Early Education Center shrank from 152 students in 2022-23 to 143 in 2023-24 (-5.9%).
Teacher FTE held 12.3 → 12.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-9 students YoY 240006000066 · Glen Burnie, MD Other · SMALL · TRAD
130 enr · 10.8:1 · 66.4% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Glen Burnie High (2,226 students)
Ferndale Early Education Center shrank from 152 students in 2022-23 to 143 in 2023-24 (-5.9%). Teacher FTE held 12.3 → 12.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Ferndale Early Education Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Glen Burnie Hi
Glen Burnie High
2,226 students
- North County H
North County High
2,161 students
- Broadneck High
Broadneck High
2,143 students
- Annapolis High
Annapolis High
2,075 students
- Meade High
Meade High
2,045 students
- This school 130
Ferndale Early Education Center
130 students
What this shows Ferndale Early Education Center reports 130 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ferndale Early Education Center compares
Ferndale Early Education Center is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.8:1 | ▼ 26% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.4% | ▲ 36% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 130 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.8:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
130
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
10.8:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 11% in Maryland - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$17,624
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $18,753
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.6 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
Hispanic or Latino 33.1%
White 26.9%
African American 26.2%
Asian 7.7%
Two or More 5.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 33.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.1, Ferndale Early Education Center is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
District finance for Anne Arundel County Public Schools reports $17,624 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ferndale Early Education Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Burnie High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North County High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Broadneck High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Annapolis High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Meade High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ferndale Early Education Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,161
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 2,143
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,075
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,045
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar other schools in Glen Burnie
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Rippling Woods Elementary
Standard public school
702 students 19:1 students per teacher
Solley Elementary
Standard public school
674 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Marley Elementary
Standard public school
618 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Southgate Elementary
Standard public school
573 students 11.7:1 students per teacher
Glen Burnie Park Elementary
Standard public school
555 students 15:1 students per teacher
Freetown Elementary
Standard public school
530 students 13.9:1 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 (~130 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ferndale Early Education Center
How many students attend Ferndale Early Education Center?
Ferndale Early Education Center has 130 students enrolled. It is a public school in Glen Burnie, MD. CCD year-over-year: 152 (2022-23) → 143 (2023-24), down 9.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ferndale Early Education Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Ferndale Early Education Center is 10.8:1, which is 26% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 31% 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 Ferndale Early Education Center?
66.4% of students at Ferndale Early Education Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ferndale Early Education Center?
The largest demographic group at Ferndale Early Education Center is Hispanic or Latino at 33.1% of enrollment, in Glen Burnie, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ferndale Early Education Center?
Ferndale Early Education Center has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ferndale Early Education Center rank among schools in Glen Burnie?
By Resource Investment Index, Ferndale Early Education Center ranks #3 of 13 schools in Glen Burnie, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Glen Burnie on the city page.
What other schools are in Anne Arundel County Public Schools?
Besides Ferndale Early Education Center, Anne Arundel County Public Schools also operates Glen Burnie High (2,226 students), North County High (2,161 students), and Broadneck High (2,143 students). See the Anne Arundel County Public Schools district page for the complete list.