- Enrollment
- 2,226
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Glen Burnie, MD
Freetown Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Freetown Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240006001515
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Freetown Elementary earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Maryland schools.
- #13 of 13
- schools in Glen Burnie · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 68.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Freetown Elementary has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Freetown Elementary ranks #13 of 13 schools in Glen Burnie, MD.
School address
District: Anne Arundel County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240006001515 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Freetown Elementary held near 496 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 38.5 → 44.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-25 students YoY 240006001515 · Glen Burnie, MD Other · MID · TRAD
530 enr · 13.9:1 · 68.7% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Glen Burnie High (2,226 students)
Freetown Elementary held near 496 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount). Teacher FTE added 38.5 → 44.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Freetown Elementary 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 530
Freetown Elementary
530 students
What this shows Freetown Elementary reports 530 students on the CCD universe file.
How Freetown Elementary compares
Freetown Elementary 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 | 13.9:1 | ▼ 4% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.7% | ▲ 40% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 530 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
530
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 42% in Maryland - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
34.5%
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
$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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 530 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 37.0%
Hispanic or Latino 28.5%
White 20.8%
Two or More 8.3%
Asian 4.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 37.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.0, Freetown Elementary is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
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 Freetown Elementary 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 | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Broadneck High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Annapolis High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Meade High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Freetown Elementary'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
Point Pleasant Elementary
Standard public school
486 students 12.2:1 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 (~530 students)
Frequently asked questions about Freetown Elementary
How many students attend Freetown Elementary?
Freetown Elementary has 530 students enrolled. It is a public school in Glen Burnie, MD. CCD year-over-year: 521 (2022-23) → 496 (2023-24), nearly flat (-25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Freetown Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Freetown Elementary is 13.9:1, which is 4% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 11% 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 Freetown Elementary?
68.7% of students at Freetown Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Freetown Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Freetown Elementary is African American at 37.0% of enrollment, in Glen Burnie, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Freetown Elementary?
Freetown Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Freetown Elementary rank among schools in Glen Burnie?
By Resource Investment Index, Freetown Elementary ranks #13 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 Freetown Elementary, 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.