- Enrollment
- 1,474
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fruitland, MD
Fruitland Intermediate
Federal NCES profile for Fruitland Intermediate, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 240069001303
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fruitland Intermediate earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Maryland schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Fruitland · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.3:1
- small classes for Maryland
- 49.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Fruitland Intermediate has class sizes smaller than 79% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fruitland Intermediate ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Fruitland, MD.
School address
District: Wicomico County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240069001303 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-45 students YoY
Fruitland Intermediate shrank from 393 students in 2022-23 to 348 in 2023-24 (-11.5%).
Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-45 students YoY 240069001303 · Fruitland, MD Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
343 enr · 12.3:1 · 49.9% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: James M. Bennett High (1,474 students)
Fruitland Intermediate shrank from 393 students in 2022-23 to 348 in 2023-24 (-11.5%). Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Fruitland Intermediate in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- James M. Benne
James M. Bennett High
1,474 students
- Wicomico High
Wicomico High
1,304 students
- Parkside High
Parkside High
1,272 students
- Prince Street
Prince Street School
976 students
- Bennett Middle
Bennett Middle
963 students
- This school 343
Fruitland Intermediate
343 students
What this shows Fruitland Intermediate reports 343 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fruitland Intermediate compares
Fruitland Intermediate 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 | 12.3:1 | ▼ 15% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.9% | ▲ 2% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 343 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
343
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 21% in Maryland - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
35.0%
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
$18,486
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 343 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 46.9%
African American 26.2%
Hispanic or Latino 13.1%
Two or More 9.9%
Asian 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 46.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.4, Fruitland Intermediate is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wicomico County Public Schools reports $18,486 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fruitland Intermediate Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| James M. Bennett High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wicomico High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkside High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Prince Street School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bennett Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fruitland Intermediate's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,304
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,272
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 976
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 963
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~343 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fruitland Intermediate
How many students attend Fruitland Intermediate?
Fruitland Intermediate has 343 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fruitland, MD. CCD year-over-year: 393 (2022-23) → 348 (2023-24), down 45.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fruitland Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at Fruitland Intermediate is 12.3:1, which is 15% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 22% 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 Fruitland Intermediate?
49.9% of students at Fruitland Intermediate are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fruitland Intermediate?
The largest demographic group at Fruitland Intermediate is White at 46.9% of enrollment, in Fruitland, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fruitland Intermediate?
Fruitland Intermediate 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).
How does Fruitland Intermediate rank among public schools in Fruitland?
By Resource Investment Index, Fruitland Intermediate ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Fruitland, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Wicomico County Public Schools?
Besides Fruitland Intermediate, Wicomico County Public Schools also operates James M. Bennett High (1,474 students), Wicomico High (1,304 students), and Parkside High (1,272 students). See the Wicomico County Public Schools district page for the complete list.