- Enrollment
- 1,474
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-39 students YoY
Fruitland Primary shrank from 475 students in 2022-23 to 436 in 2023-24 (-8.2%).
Teacher FTE added 34.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-39 students YoY 240069001151 · Fruitland, MD Other · SMALL · TRAD
445 enr · 13.1:1 · 50.5% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: James M. Bennett High (1,474 students)
Fruitland Primary shrank from 475 students in 2022-23 to 436 in 2023-24 (-8.2%). Teacher FTE added 34.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Fruitland Primary 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 445
Fruitland Primary
445 students
What this shows Fruitland Primary reports 445 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fruitland Primary compares
Fruitland Primary 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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 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.
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
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 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
- 1,304
- 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.
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 (~445 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 475 (2022-23) → 436 (2023-24), down 39.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.