Enrollment
682
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
44.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.5:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
4.5%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
-91% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Folly Quarter Middle compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at Folly Quarter Middle
Folly Quarter Middle is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Ellicott City, Maryland, enrolling 682 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Maryland schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 4.5% free-meal eligibility runs 91% below the Maryland average.
Enrollment of 682 puts it in the larger third of Maryland schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,382 scored Maryland schools.
Against 127 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #45.
Its student body is led by White (48%) and Asian (32%) (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 682 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.2% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Ellicott City's middle schools, it stands alongside Burleigh Manor Middle School (777 students): Folly Quarter Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.5:1 vs 14.9:1).
Howard County Public Schools also operates Marriotts Ridge High (1,741 students) and Reservoir High (1,597 students) alongside Folly Quarter Middle.
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 Folly Quarter Middle compares
Folly Quarter Middle on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$17,971
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 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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Howard County Public Schools, which includes Folly Quarter Middle.
$17,971
Per student
-12%
vs Maryland
Avg $20,446
+8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 62.7%
State 29.5%
Federal 7.7%
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 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
- 1,741
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- 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
Similar middle 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 (~682 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.5:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Folly Quarter Middle a good school?
Folly Quarter Middle earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median. 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 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.
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