- Enrollment
- 1,474
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Salisbury, MD
Glen Avenue School
Federal NCES profile for Glen Avenue School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 240069001304
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Glen Avenue School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Maryland schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Salisbury · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.4:1
- small classes for Maryland
- 69.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Glen Avenue School has class sizes smaller than 85% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Glen Avenue School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Salisbury, MD.
School address
District: Wicomico County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240069001304 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Glen Avenue School held near 388 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 34.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 240069001304 · Salisbury, MD Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
386 enr · 11.4:1 · 69.9% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: James M. Bennett High (1,474 students)
Glen Avenue School held near 388 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 34.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Glen Avenue School 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 386
Glen Avenue School
386 students
What this shows Glen Avenue School reports 386 students on the CCD universe file.
How Glen Avenue School compares
Glen Avenue School 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 | 11.4:1 | ▼ 21% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.9% | ▲ 43% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 386 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
386
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 15% in Maryland - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
48.7%
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 386 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 65.8%
White 13.2%
Hispanic or Latino 11.4%
Two or More 7.8%
Asian 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: African American at 65.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.0, Glen Avenue School is about as mixed as the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
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 Glen Avenue School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| James M. Bennett High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wicomico High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkside High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Prince Street School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bennett Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Glen Avenue School'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 elementary schools in Salisbury
2 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 (~386 students)
Frequently asked questions about Glen Avenue School
How many students attend Glen Avenue School?
Glen Avenue School has 386 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Salisbury, MD. CCD year-over-year: 379 (2022-23) → 388 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Glen Avenue School?
The student-teacher ratio at Glen Avenue School is 11.4:1, which is 21% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 27% 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 Glen Avenue School?
69.9% of students at Glen Avenue School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Glen Avenue School?
The largest demographic group at Glen Avenue School is African American at 65.8% of enrollment, in Salisbury, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Glen Avenue School?
Glen Avenue School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Glen Avenue School rank among elementary schools in Salisbury?
By Resource Investment Index, Glen Avenue School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Salisbury, 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 Salisbury on the city page.
What other schools are in Wicomico County Public Schools?
Besides Glen Avenue School, 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.