- Enrollment
- 1,741
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Ellicott City, MD
Folly Quarter Middle
Federal NCES profile for Folly Quarter Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 240042001552
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Folly Quarter Middle earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median.
- #5 of 6
- middle schools in Ellicott City · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 4.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Folly Quarter Middle has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Folly Quarter Middle ranks #5 of 6 middle schools in Ellicott City, MD.
School address
District: Howard County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240042001552 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Folly Quarter Middle held near 683 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 44.3 → 47.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 240042001552 · Ellicott City, MD Middle · MID · TRAD
682 enr · 15.5:1 · 4.5% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Marriotts Ridge High (1,741 students)
Folly Quarter Middle held near 683 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 44.3 → 47.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Folly Quarter Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Marriotts Ridg
Marriotts Ridge High
1,741 students
- Reservoir High
Reservoir High
1,597 students
- Atholton High
Atholton High
1,540 students
- Howard High
Howard High
1,493 students
- Mount Hebron H
Mount Hebron High
1,455 students
- This school 682
Folly Quarter Middle
682 students
What this shows Folly Quarter Middle reports 682 students on the CCD universe file.
How Folly Quarter Middle compares
Folly Quarter Middle 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 | 15.5:1 | ▲ 7% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 4.5% | ▼ 91% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 682 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
682
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
4.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 91% 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
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 64% in Maryland - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$19,256
per pupil, district-wide
- above Maryland avg of $18,753
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 682 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 47.6%
Asian 31.9%
African American 8.5%
Two or More 5.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 47.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.8, Folly Quarter Middle is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Howard County Public Schools reports $19,256 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Folly Quarter Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marriotts Ridge High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Reservoir High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Atholton High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Howard High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mount Hebron High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Folly Quarter Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,597
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,540
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,493
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,455
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar middle schools in Ellicott City
5 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Burleigh Manor Middle School
Standard public school
777 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Bonnie Branch Middle
Standard public school
739 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Ellicott Mills Middle
Standard public school
698 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Patapsco Middle
Standard public school
670 students 14:1 students per teacher
Dunloggin Middle
Standard public school
623 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Nationwide middle 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 (~682 students)
Frequently asked questions about Folly Quarter Middle
How many students attend Folly Quarter Middle?
Folly Quarter Middle has 682 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Ellicott City, MD. CCD year-over-year: 683 (2022-23) → 683 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Folly Quarter Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Folly Quarter Middle is 15.5:1, which is 7% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Folly Quarter Middle?
4.5% of students at Folly Quarter Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Folly Quarter Middle?
The largest demographic group at Folly Quarter Middle is White at 47.6% of enrollment, in Ellicott City, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Folly Quarter Middle?
Folly Quarter Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Folly Quarter Middle rank among middle schools in Ellicott City?
By Resource Investment Index, Folly Quarter Middle ranks #5 of 6 middle schools in Ellicott City, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Ellicott City on the city page.
What other schools are in Howard County Public Schools?
Besides Folly Quarter Middle, Howard County Public Schools also operates Marriotts Ridge High (1,741 students), Reservoir High (1,597 students), and Atholton High (1,540 students). See the Howard County Public Schools district page for the complete list.