- Enrollment
- 1,477
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hampstead, MD
Hampstead Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Hampstead Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240021000535
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hampstead Elementary earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Maryland schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Hampstead · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.3:1
- small classes for Maryland
- 26.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Hampstead Elementary has class sizes smaller than 92% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hampstead Elementary ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Hampstead, MD.
School address
District: Carroll County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240021000535 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Hampstead Elementary held near 419 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 39.2 → 35.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 240021000535 · Hampstead, MD Other · SMALL · TRAD
400 enr · 10.3:1 · 26.5% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Westminster High (1,477 students)
Hampstead Elementary held near 419 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 39.2 → 35.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Hampstead Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Westminster Hi
Westminster High
1,477 students
- Manchester Val
Manchester Valley High
1,339 students
- Winters Mill H
Winters Mill High
1,156 students
- Century High
Century High
1,101 students
- Liberty High
Liberty High
1,007 students
- This school 400
Hampstead Elementary
400 students
What this shows Hampstead Elementary reports 400 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hampstead Elementary compares
Hampstead 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 | 10.3:1 | ▼ 29% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.5% | ▼ 46% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 400 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.3:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
400
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% below the Maryland average of 49.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.3:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 8% in Maryland - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.5%
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
$16,548
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $18,753
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 400 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.8%
Hispanic or Latino 7.5%
Two or More 6.0%
African American 2.5%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 82.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.4, Hampstead Elementary is less mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Carroll County Public Schools reports $16,548 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hampstead Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westminster High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Manchester Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winters Mill High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Century High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Liberty High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hampstead Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,339
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,156
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,101
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,007
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar other schools in Hampstead
1 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 (~400 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hampstead Elementary
How many students attend Hampstead Elementary?
Hampstead Elementary has 400 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hampstead, MD. CCD year-over-year: 407 (2022-23) → 419 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hampstead Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hampstead Elementary is 10.3:1, which is 29% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 34% 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 Hampstead Elementary?
26.5% of students at Hampstead Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hampstead Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Hampstead Elementary is White at 82.8% of enrollment, in Hampstead, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hampstead Elementary?
Hampstead Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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).
How does Hampstead Elementary rank among public schools in Hampstead?
By Resource Investment Index, Hampstead Elementary ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Hampstead, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Carroll County Public Schools?
Besides Hampstead Elementary, Carroll County Public Schools also operates Westminster High (1,477 students), Manchester Valley High (1,339 students), and Winters Mill High (1,156 students). See the Carroll County Public Schools district page for the complete list.