- Enrollment
- 1,477
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Westminster, MD
Flexible Student Support
Federal NCES profile for Flexible Student Support, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 240021001350
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Flexible Student Support earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the smallest schools in Maryland.
- #4 of 5
- high schools in Westminster · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 44
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Flexible Student Support ranks #4 of 5 high schools in Westminster, MD.
School address
District: Carroll County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240021001350 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Flexible Student Support grew from 32 students in 2022-23 to 35 in 2023-24 (+9.4%).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+3 students YoY 240021001350 · Westminster, MD High · SMALL · TRAD
44 enr · 15.6% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Westminster High (1,477 students)
Flexible Student Support grew from 32 students in 2022-23 to 35 in 2023-24 (+9.4%). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Flexible Student Support in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Westminster Hi
Westminster High
1,477 students
- Manchester Val
Manchester Valley High
1,339 students
- Winters Mill H
Winters Mill High
1,156 students
- Century High
Century High
1,101 students
- Liberty High
Liberty High
1,007 students
- This school 44
Flexible Student Support
44 students
What this shows Flexible Student Support reports 44 students on the CCD universe file.
How Flexible Student Support compares
Flexible Student Support is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.6% | ▼ 68% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 44 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
44
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% 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.
Engagement
61.4%
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
$16,548
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $18,753
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 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
White 68.2%
Hispanic or Latino 15.9%
African American 9.1%
Two or More 6.8%
Largest group: White at 68.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.7, Flexible Student Support is less mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Carroll County Public Schools reports $16,548 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Flexible Student Support Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westminster High | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Manchester Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Winters Mill High | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Century High | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Liberty High | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Flexible Student Support's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,339
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,156
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,101
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,007
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar high schools in Westminster
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Westminster High
Standard public school
1,477 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Winters Mill High
Standard public school
1,156 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
Gateway School
Alternative education program
80 students 4.2:1 students per teacher
Post Secondary Program
Alternative education program
36 students
Nationwide high 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.
Frequently asked questions about Flexible Student Support
How many students attend Flexible Student Support?
Flexible Student Support has 44 students enrolled. It is a high school in Westminster, MD. CCD year-over-year: 32 (2022-23) → 35 (2023-24), up 3.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Flexible Student Support?
15.6% of students at Flexible Student Support are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Flexible Student Support?
The largest demographic group at Flexible Student Support is White at 68.2% of enrollment, in Westminster, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Flexible Student Support?
Flexible Student Support has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Flexible Student Support rank among high schools in Westminster?
By Resource Investment Index, Flexible Student Support ranks #4 of 5 high schools in Westminster, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Westminster on the city page.
What other schools are in Carroll County Public Schools?
Besides Flexible Student Support, Carroll County Public Schools also operates Westminster High (1,477 students), Manchester Valley High (1,339 students), and Winters Mill High (1,156 students). See the Carroll County Public Schools district page for the complete list.