- Enrollment
- 1,478
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Huntingtown, MD
Huntingtown Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Huntingtown Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240015000511
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Huntingtown Elementary earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Huntingtown · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 21.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Huntingtown Elementary has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Huntingtown Elementary ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Huntingtown, MD.
School address
District: Calvert County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240015000511 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-65 students YoY
Huntingtown Elementary shrank from 543 students in 2022-23 to 478 in 2023-24 (-12.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 35.1 → 32.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-65 students YoY 240015000511 · Huntingtown, MD Other · SMALL · TRAD
475 enr · 13.6:1 · 21.9% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Northern High (1,478 students)
Huntingtown Elementary shrank from 543 students in 2022-23 to 478 in 2023-24 (-12.0%). Teacher FTE lost 35.1 → 32.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Huntingtown Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northern High
Northern High
1,478 students
- Huntingtown Hi
Huntingtown High School
1,311 students
- Calvert High
Calvert High
1,080 students
- Patuxent High
Patuxent High
928 students
- Northern Middl
Northern Middle
745 students
- This school 475
Huntingtown Elementary
475 students
What this shows Huntingtown Elementary reports 475 students on the CCD universe file.
How Huntingtown Elementary compares
Huntingtown Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.6:1 | ▼ 6% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.9% | ▼ 55% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 475 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
475
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% 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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 37% in Maryland - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.9%
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
$14,606
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 475 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 72.4%
Hispanic or Latino 11.4%
Two or More 8.8%
African American 6.5%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 72.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.1, Huntingtown Elementary is less mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Calvert County Public Schools reports $14,606 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Huntingtown Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Huntingtown High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Calvert High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Patuxent High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northern Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Huntingtown Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,311
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,080
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 928
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 745
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~475 students)
Frequently asked questions about Huntingtown Elementary
How many students attend Huntingtown Elementary?
Huntingtown Elementary has 475 students enrolled. It is a public school in Huntingtown, MD. CCD year-over-year: 543 (2022-23) → 478 (2023-24), down 65.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Huntingtown Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Huntingtown Elementary is 13.6:1, which is 6% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 13% 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 Huntingtown Elementary?
21.9% of students at Huntingtown Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Huntingtown Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Huntingtown Elementary is White at 72.4% of enrollment, in Huntingtown, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Huntingtown Elementary?
Huntingtown Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Huntingtown Elementary rank among public schools in Huntingtown?
By Resource Investment Index, Huntingtown Elementary ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Huntingtown, 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 Calvert County Public Schools?
Besides Huntingtown Elementary, Calvert County Public Schools also operates Northern High (1,478 students), Huntingtown High School (1,311 students), and Calvert High (1,080 students). See the Calvert County Public Schools district page for the complete list.