Enrollment
343
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.3:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.9%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
+2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fruitland Intermediate compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fruitland Intermediate
Fruitland Intermediate is a mid-sized elementary school in Fruitland, Maryland, enrolling 343 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Maryland schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 49.9% lands close to the Maryland typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 343 puts it in the smaller third of Maryland schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,382 scored Maryland schools.
Against 200 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #112.
Its student body is led by White (47%) and African American (26%) (diversity index 68/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 343 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Wicomico County Public Schools also operates James M. Bennett High (1,474 students) and Wicomico High (1,304 students) alongside Fruitland Intermediate.
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 Fruitland Intermediate compares
Fruitland Intermediate on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$17,780
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wicomico County Public Schools, which includes Fruitland Intermediate.
$17,780
Per student
-13%
vs Maryland
Avg $20,446
+7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.7%
State 66.2%
Federal 14.1%
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 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
- 1,474
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- 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
Similar elementary 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 (~343 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Fruitland on the city page.
Is Fruitland Intermediate a good school?
Fruitland Intermediate earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Maryland schools. 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 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.
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