Enrollment
665
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pasadena, MD
High Point Elementary
Federal NCES profile for High Point Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240006000079
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
High Point Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median.
- #6 of 8
- schools in Pasadena · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 47.7%
- free-lunch eligible
High Point Elementary has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, High Point Elementary ranks #6 of 8 schools in Pasadena, MD.
School address
District: Anne Arundel County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240006000079 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
45.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
47.7%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
-3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How High Point Elementary compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at High Point Elementary
High Point Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Pasadena, Maryland, enrolling 665 students.
At 14.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Maryland median, within a few percentage points of the 14.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 47.7% lands close to the Maryland typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 665 puts it in the larger third of Maryland schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,382 scored Maryland schools.
Against 315 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #107.
Its student body is led by White (59%) and Hispanic or Latino (22%) (diversity index 59/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 333 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Pasadena's public schools, it stands alongside Sunset Elementary (520 students): High Point Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.8:1 vs 18.6:1).
Anne Arundel County Public Schools also operates Glen Burnie High (2,226 students) and North County High (2,161 students) alongside High Point 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 High Point Elementary compares
High Point 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 | 14.8:1 | ▲ 2% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.7% | ▼ 3% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 665 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
665
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
47.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% below the Maryland average of 49.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 55% in Maryland - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.4%
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
$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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 333 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 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
White 58.6%
Hispanic or Latino 21.8%
African American 8.4%
Two or More 8.4%
Asian 2.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 58.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.4, High Point 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 High Point 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 High Point Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Burnie High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North County High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Broadneck High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Annapolis High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Meade High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to High Point 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 Pasadena
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Sunset Elementary
Standard public school
520 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Bodkin Elementary
Standard public school
504 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Jacobsville Elementary
Standard public school
474 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Pasadena Elementary
Standard public school
450 students 15:1 students per teacher
Fort Smallwood Elementary
Standard public school
397 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Lake Shore Elementary
Standard public school
280 students 11.7:1 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 (~665 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about High Point Elementary
How many students attend High Point Elementary?
High Point Elementary has 665 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pasadena, MD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at High Point Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at High Point Elementary is 14.8:1, which is 2% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at High Point Elementary?
47.7% of students at High Point Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of High Point Elementary?
The largest demographic group at High Point Elementary is White at 58.6% of enrollment, in Pasadena, 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 High Point Elementary?
High Point Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 High Point Elementary rank among schools in Pasadena?
By Resource Investment Index, High Point Elementary ranks #6 of 8 schools in Pasadena, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Pasadena on the city page.
Is High Point Elementary a good school?
High Point Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median. 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 High Point 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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