- Enrollment
- 1,741
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Glenelg, MD
Glenelg High
Federal NCES profile for Glenelg High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 240042000731
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Glenelg High earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Maryland schools.
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.6:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 8.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 1,363
- students enrolled
Glenelg High has class sizes larger than 77% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Howard County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240042000731 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
Glenelg High held near 1,367 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+28 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 82.4 → 83.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+28 students YoY 240042000731 · Glenelg, MD High · MID · TRAD
1,363 enr · 16.6:1 · 8.2% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Marriotts Ridge High (1,741 students)
Glenelg High held near 1,367 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+28 headcount). Teacher FTE added 82.4 → 83.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Glenelg High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Marriotts Ridg
Marriotts Ridge High
1,741 students
- Reservoir High
Reservoir High
1,597 students
- Atholton High
Atholton High
1,540 students
- Howard High
Howard High
1,493 students
- Mount Hebron H
Mount Hebron High
1,455 students
- This school
Glenelg High
1,363 students
What this shows Glenelg High reports 1,363 students on the CCD universe file.
How Glenelg High compares
Glenelg High 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 | 16.6:1 | ▲ 14% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.2% | ▼ 83% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,363 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,363
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
8.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 83% below the Maryland average of 49.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 77% in Maryland - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$19,256
per pupil, district-wide
- above Maryland avg of $18,753
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 273 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 59.3%
Asian 20.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%
Two or More 6.4%
African American 6.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 59.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.4, Glenelg High is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 35
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Howard County Public Schools reports $19,256 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Glenelg High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marriotts Ridge High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Reservoir High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Atholton High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Howard High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mount Hebron High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Glenelg High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,597
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,540
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,493
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,455
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Nationwide high 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 (~1,363 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Glenelg High
How many students attend Glenelg High?
Glenelg High has 1,363 students enrolled. It is a high school in Glenelg, MD. CCD year-over-year: 1,339 (2022-23) → 1,367 (2023-24), nearly flat (+28).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Glenelg High?
The student-teacher ratio at Glenelg High is 16.6:1, which is 14% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Glenelg High?
8.2% of students at Glenelg High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Glenelg High?
The largest demographic group at Glenelg High is White at 59.3% of enrollment, in Glenelg, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Glenelg High?
Glenelg High has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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).
What other schools are in Howard County Public Schools?
Besides Glenelg High, Howard County Public Schools also operates Marriotts Ridge High (1,741 students), Reservoir High (1,597 students), and Atholton High (1,540 students). See the Howard County Public Schools district page for the complete list.