Enrollment
467
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Annapolis, MD
Germantown Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Germantown Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240006000074
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Germantown Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Maryland schools.
- #6 of 12
- schools in Annapolis · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.1:1
- small classes for Maryland
- 66.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Germantown Elementary has class sizes smaller than 87% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Germantown Elementary ranks #6 of 12 schools in Annapolis, MD.
School address
District: Anne Arundel County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240006000074 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.1:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
-23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
66.4%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
+36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Germantown Elementary compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at Germantown Elementary
Germantown Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Annapolis, Maryland, enrolling 467 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 11.1:1, Germantown Elementary is leaner than roughly 87% of Maryland schools and 23% under the state's 14.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 66.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 467 students, its enrollment sits close to the Maryland median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,382 scored Maryland schools.
Among 305 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Maryland schools statewide, it ranks #29, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (55%) and White (22%) (diversity index 62/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 467 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
17.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Annapolis's public schools, it stands alongside Cape St. Claire Elementary (660 students): Germantown Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.1:1 vs 16.1:1).
Anne Arundel County Public Schools also operates Glen Burnie High (2,226 students) and North County High (2,161 students) alongside Germantown Elementary.
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 Germantown Elementary compares
Germantown Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.1:1 | ▼ 23% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.4% | ▲ 36% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 467 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
467
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
66.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 13% in Maryland - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,620
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $20,446
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 467 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 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
Hispanic or Latino 54.6%
White 22.1%
African American 18.8%
Two or More 3.2%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 54.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.7, Germantown Elementary is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Anne Arundel County Public Schools, which includes Germantown Elementary.
$16,620
Per student
-19%
vs Maryland
Avg $20,446
+0%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 56.4%
State 32.3%
Federal 11.4%
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 Germantown Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Burnie High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North County High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Broadneck High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Annapolis High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Meade High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Germantown Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,226
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- 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 other schools in Annapolis
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Cape St. Claire Elementary
Standard public school
660 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Walter S. Mills - Parole Elementary
Standard public school
559 students 11:1 students per teacher
Windsor Farm Elementary
Standard public school
451 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Tyler Heights Elementary
Standard public school
416 students 10.1:1 students per teacher
Hillsmere Elementary
Standard public school
402 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Rolling Knolls Elementary
Standard public school
402 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
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 (~467 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Germantown Elementary
How many students attend Germantown Elementary?
Germantown Elementary has 467 students enrolled. It is a public school in Annapolis, MD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Germantown Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Germantown Elementary is 11.1:1, which is 23% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 29% 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 Germantown Elementary?
66.4% of students at Germantown Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Germantown Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Germantown Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 54.6% of enrollment, in Annapolis, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Germantown Elementary?
Germantown Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Germantown Elementary rank among schools in Annapolis?
By Resource Investment Index, Germantown Elementary ranks #6 of 12 schools in Annapolis, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Annapolis on the city page.
Is Germantown Elementary a good school?
Germantown Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% 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 Anne Arundel County Public Schools?
Besides Germantown 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.
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