Enrollment
646
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jessup, MD
Jessup Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Jessup Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240006000083
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jessup Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Maryland schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Maryland schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Jessup · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 41.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Jessup Elementary has class sizes larger than 77% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jessup Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Jessup, MD.
School address
District: Anne Arundel County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240006000083 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.6:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.2%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
-16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jessup Elementary compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jessup Elementary
Jessup Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Jessup, Maryland, enrolling 646 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Maryland schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 41.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 646 puts it in the larger third of Maryland schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,382 scored Maryland schools.
Against 300 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #204.
Its student body is led by African American (32%) and Hispanic or Latino (32%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 74/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 646 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Jessup's public schools, it stands alongside Bollman Bridge Elementary (775 students): Jessup Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.6:1 vs 13.1:1).
Anne Arundel County Public Schools also operates Glen Burnie High (2,226 students) and North County High (2,161 students) alongside Jessup 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 Jessup Elementary compares
Jessup 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 | 16.6:1 | ▲ 14% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.2% | ▼ 16% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 646 | top 35% | - | - |
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.
646
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
41.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
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
20.9%
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
$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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 646 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 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
African American 32.4%
Hispanic or Latino 31.7%
White 20.0%
Two or More 9.8%
Asian 6.2%
Largest group: African American at 32.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.1, Jessup 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 Jessup 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 Jessup Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Burnie High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North County High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Broadneck High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Annapolis High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Meade High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jessup 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 Jessup
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~646 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Jessup Elementary
How many students attend Jessup Elementary?
Jessup Elementary has 646 students enrolled. It is a public school in Jessup, MD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jessup Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Jessup Elementary 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 Jessup Elementary?
41.2% of students at Jessup Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jessup Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Jessup Elementary is African American at 32.4% of enrollment, in Jessup, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jessup Elementary?
Jessup Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Jessup Elementary rank among public schools in Jessup?
By Resource Investment Index, Jessup Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Jessup, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Jessup on the city page.
Is Jessup Elementary a good school?
Jessup Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Maryland schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Maryland schools. 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 Jessup 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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