- Enrollment
- 870
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Friendsville, MD
Friendsville Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Friendsville Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 66/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240036000667
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 73
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Friendsville Elementary earns 66/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Maryland schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Maryland.
- 66
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.5:1
- small classes for Maryland
- 52.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 137
- students enrolled
Friendsville Elementary has class sizes smaller than 76% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Garrett County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240036000667 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Friendsville Elementary shrank from 138 students in 2022-23 to 129 in 2023-24 (-6.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 11.3 → 10.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-9 students YoY 240036000667 · Friendsville, MD Other · SMALL · TRAD
137 enr · 12.5:1 · 52.2% lunch · RII 66
Nearest enrollment peer: Southern Garrett High School (870 students)
Friendsville Elementary shrank from 138 students in 2022-23 to 129 in 2023-24 (-6.5%). Teacher FTE lost 11.3 → 10.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Friendsville Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Southern Garre
Southern Garrett High School
870 students
- Broad Ford Ele
Broad Ford Elementary
601 students
- Northern Garre
Northern Garrett High School
439 students
- Southern Middl
Southern Middle School
434 students
- Northern Middl 305
Northern Middle School
305 students
- This school 137
Friendsville Elementary
137 students
What this shows Friendsville Elementary reports 137 students on the CCD universe file.
How Friendsville Elementary compares
Friendsville Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.5:1 | ▼ 14% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.2% | ▲ 7% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 137 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
137
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 24% in Maryland - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$19,520
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 137 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 95.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
Largest group: White at 95.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.4, Friendsville Elementary is less mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Garrett County Public Schools reports $19,520 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Friendsville Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Garrett High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Broad Ford Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northern Garrett High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southern Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northern Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Friendsville Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~137 students)
Frequently asked questions about Friendsville Elementary
How many students attend Friendsville Elementary?
Friendsville Elementary has 137 students enrolled. It is a public school in Friendsville, MD. CCD year-over-year: 138 (2022-23) → 129 (2023-24), down 9.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Friendsville Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Friendsville Elementary is 12.5:1, which is 14% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 20% 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 Friendsville Elementary?
52.2% of students at Friendsville Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Friendsville Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Friendsville Elementary is White at 95.6% of enrollment, in Friendsville, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Friendsville Elementary?
Friendsville Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 66/100 (higher 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 Garrett County Public Schools?
Besides Friendsville Elementary, Garrett County Public Schools also operates Southern Garrett High School (870 students), Broad Ford Elementary (601 students), and Northern Garrett High School (439 students). See the Garrett County Public Schools district page for the complete list.