- Enrollment
- 1,477
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Union Bridge, MD
Francis Scott Key High
Federal NCES profile for Francis Scott Key High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 240021000533
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Francis Scott Key High earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Maryland schools.
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 38.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 906
- students enrolled
Francis Scott Key High has class sizes larger than 85% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Carroll County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240021000533 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Francis Scott Key High held near 931 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 52.0 → 54.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 240021000533 · Union Bridge, MD High · MID · TRAD
906 enr · 17.4:1 · 38.1% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Westminster High (1,477 students)
Francis Scott Key High held near 931 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 52.0 → 54.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Francis Scott Key High 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
Francis Scott Key High
906 students
What this shows Francis Scott Key High reports 906 students on the CCD universe file.
How Francis Scott Key High compares
Francis Scott Key High 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 | 17.4:1 | ▲ 20% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.1% | ▼ 22% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 906 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
906
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% below the Maryland average of 49.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 85% in Maryland - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
42.6%
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 181 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 53 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%
African American 6.0%
Two or More 6.0%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 79.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.6, Francis Scott Key High is less mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
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 Francis Scott Key High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westminster High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Manchester Valley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Winters Mill High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Century High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Liberty High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Francis Scott Key High'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
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.
Similar enrollment (~906 students)
Frequently asked questions about Francis Scott Key High
How many students attend Francis Scott Key High?
Francis Scott Key High has 906 students enrolled. It is a high school in Union Bridge, MD. CCD year-over-year: 944 (2022-23) → 931 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Francis Scott Key High?
The student-teacher ratio at Francis Scott Key High is 17.4:1, which is 20% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Francis Scott Key High?
38.1% of students at Francis Scott Key High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Francis Scott Key High?
The largest demographic group at Francis Scott Key High is White at 79.5% of enrollment, in Union Bridge, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Francis Scott Key High?
Francis Scott Key High has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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).
What other schools are in Carroll County Public Schools?
Besides Francis Scott Key High, 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.