Enrollment
445
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fruitland, MD
Fruitland Primary
Federal NCES profile for Fruitland Primary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240069001151
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fruitland Primary earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Fruitland · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 50.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Fruitland Primary has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fruitland Primary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Fruitland, MD.
School address
District: Wicomico County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240069001151 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.5%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
+3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fruitland Primary compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fruitland Primary
Fruitland Primary is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Fruitland, Maryland, enrolling 445 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Maryland schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 50.5% lands close to the Maryland typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 445 puts it in the smaller third of Maryland schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,382 scored Maryland schools.
Among 295 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Maryland schools statewide, it ranks #263, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (40%) and African American (29%) (diversity index 72/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 445 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Fruitland's public schools, it stands alongside Bennett Middle (963 students): Fruitland Primary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.1:1 vs 12.2:1).
Wicomico County Public Schools also operates James M. Bennett High (1,474 students) and Wicomico High (1,304 students) alongside Fruitland Primary.
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 Primary compares
Fruitland Primary on the metrics families compare, against Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.5% | ▲ 3% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 445 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
445
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
50.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 31% in Maryland - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.9%
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 445 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.
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 40.0%
African American 29.2%
Hispanic or Latino 15.1%
Two or More 11.2%
Asian 4.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 40.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.8, Fruitland Primary is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wicomico County Public Schools, which includes Fruitland Primary.
$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 Primary 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 | Similar 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 Primary'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 other schools in Fruitland
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~445 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Fruitland Primary
How many students attend Fruitland Primary?
Fruitland Primary has 445 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fruitland, MD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fruitland Primary?
The student-teacher ratio at Fruitland Primary is 13.1:1, which is 10% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 17% 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 Primary?
50.5% of students at Fruitland Primary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fruitland Primary?
The largest demographic group at Fruitland Primary is White at 40.0% of enrollment, in Fruitland, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fruitland Primary?
Fruitland Primary has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Primary rank among public schools in Fruitland?
By Resource Investment Index, Fruitland Primary ranks #3 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 Primary a good school?
Fruitland Primary earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median. 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 Primary, 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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