- Enrollment
- 2,118
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lexington Park, MD
Green Holly Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Green Holly Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240060001221
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Green Holly Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Maryland schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Maryland schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Lexington Park · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.9:1
- small classes for Maryland
- 52.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Green Holly Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 82% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Green Holly Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Lexington Park, MD.
School address
District: St. Mary's County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240060001221 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Green Holly Elementary School held near 500 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 40.0 → 40.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 240060001221 · Lexington Park, MD Other · SMALL · TRAD
478 enr · 11.9:1 · 52.2% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Leonardtown High (2,118 students)
Green Holly Elementary School held near 500 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE held 40.0 → 40.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Green Holly Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Leonardtown Hi
Leonardtown High
2,118 students
- Great Mills Hi
Great Mills High
1,697 students
- Chopticon High
Chopticon High
1,526 students
- Leonardtown Mi
Leonardtown Middle
969 students
- Spring Ridge M
Spring Ridge Middle
913 students
- This school 478
Green Holly Elementary School
478 students
What this shows Green Holly Elementary School reports 478 students on the CCD universe file.
How Green Holly Elementary School compares
Green Holly Elementary 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 | 11.9:1 | ▼ 18% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.2% | ▲ 7% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 478 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
478
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 18% in Maryland - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.4%
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
$17,088
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 478 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 35.1%
White 32.8%
Hispanic or Latino 16.9%
Two or More 9.8%
Asian 4.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 35.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.9, Green Holly Elementary School is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for St. Mary's County Public Schools reports $17,088 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Green Holly Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leonardtown High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Great Mills High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chopticon High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Leonardtown Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spring Ridge Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Green Holly Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,697
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,526
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 969
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 913
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other schools in Lexington Park
2 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 (~478 students)
Frequently asked questions about Green Holly Elementary School
How many students attend Green Holly Elementary School?
Green Holly Elementary School has 478 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lexington Park, MD. CCD year-over-year: 492 (2022-23) → 500 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Green Holly Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Green Holly Elementary School is 11.9:1, which is 18% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 24% 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 Green Holly Elementary School?
52.2% of students at Green Holly Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Green Holly Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Green Holly Elementary School is African American at 35.1% of enrollment, in Lexington Park, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Green Holly Elementary School?
Green Holly Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Green Holly Elementary School rank among schools in Lexington Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Green Holly Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Lexington Park, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lexington Park on the city page.
What other schools are in St. Mary's County Public Schools?
Besides Green Holly Elementary School, St. Mary's County Public Schools also operates Leonardtown High (2,118 students), Great Mills High (1,697 students), and Chopticon High (1,526 students). See the St. Mary's County Public Schools district page for the complete list.