- Enrollment
- 2,226
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Glen Burnie, MD
George T. Cromwell Elementary
Federal NCES profile for George T. Cromwell Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 240006000071
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
George T. Cromwell Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Glen Burnie · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 55.6%
- free-lunch eligible
George T. Cromwell Elementary has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, George T. Cromwell Elementary ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Glen Burnie, MD.
School address
District: Anne Arundel County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240006000071 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
George T. Cromwell Elementary held near 363 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.1 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 240006000071 · Glen Burnie, MD Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
395 enr · 13.6:1 · 55.6% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Glen Burnie High (2,226 students)
George T. Cromwell Elementary held near 363 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.1 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
George T. Cromwell Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Glen Burnie Hi
Glen Burnie High
2,226 students
- North County H
North County High
2,161 students
- Broadneck High
Broadneck High
2,143 students
- Annapolis High
Annapolis High
2,075 students
- Meade High
Meade High
2,045 students
- This school 395
George T. Cromwell Elementary
395 students
What this shows George T. Cromwell Elementary reports 395 students on the CCD universe file.
How George T. Cromwell Elementary compares
George T. Cromwell Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.6:1 | ▼ 6% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.6% | ▲ 13% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 395 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
395
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 37% in Maryland - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.6%
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
$17,624
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 395 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 42.5%
Hispanic or Latino 35.9%
African American 12.4%
Two or More 4.8%
Asian 4.3%
Largest group: White at 42.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.1, George T. Cromwell Elementary is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Anne Arundel County Public Schools reports $17,624 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How George T. Cromwell Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Burnie High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North County High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Broadneck High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Annapolis High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Meade High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to George T. Cromwell Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,161
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 2,143
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,075
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,045
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar elementary schools in Glen Burnie
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~395 students)
Frequently asked questions about George T. Cromwell Elementary
How many students attend George T. Cromwell Elementary?
George T. Cromwell Elementary has 395 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Glen Burnie, MD. CCD year-over-year: 360 (2022-23) → 363 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at George T. Cromwell Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at George T. Cromwell Elementary is 13.6:1, which is 6% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 13% 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 George T. Cromwell Elementary?
55.6% of students at George T. Cromwell Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of George T. Cromwell Elementary?
The largest demographic group at George T. Cromwell Elementary is White at 42.5% of enrollment, in Glen Burnie, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for George T. Cromwell Elementary?
George T. Cromwell Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 George T. Cromwell Elementary rank among elementary schools in Glen Burnie?
By Resource Investment Index, George T. Cromwell Elementary ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Glen Burnie, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Glen Burnie on the city page.
What other schools are in Anne Arundel County Public Schools?
Besides George T. Cromwell Elementary, Anne Arundel County Public Schools also operates Glen Burnie High (2,226 students), North County High (2,161 students), and Broadneck High (2,143 students). See the Anne Arundel County Public Schools district page for the complete list.