- Enrollment
- 1,153
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Centreville, MD
Kennard Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Kennard Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 240054001070
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kennard Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Centreville · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 28.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Kennard Elementary School has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kennard Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Centreville, MD.
School address
District: Queen Anne's County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240054001070 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
Kennard Elementary School grew from 455 students in 2022-23 to 481 in 2023-24 (+5.7%).
Teacher FTE added 31.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+26 students YoY 240054001070 · Centreville, MD Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
477 enr · 15.4:1 · 28.1% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Kent Island High School (1,153 students)
Kennard Elementary School grew from 455 students in 2022-23 to 481 in 2023-24 (+5.7%). Teacher FTE added 31.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Kennard Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kent Island Hi
Kent Island High School
1,153 students
- Queen Anne's C
Queen Anne's County High School
1,145 students
- Centreville El
Centreville Elementary School
535 students
- Centreville Mi
Centreville Middle School
501 students
- This school
Kennard Elementary School
477 students
- Grasonville El
Grasonville Elementary School
472 students
What this shows Kennard Elementary School reports 477 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kennard Elementary School compares
Kennard Elementary School is a growing 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 | 15.4:1 | ▲ 6% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.1% | ▼ 43% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 477 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
477
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 63% in Maryland - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.6%
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
$17,540
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 477 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 74.4%
Hispanic or Latino 9.0%
African American 8.0%
Two or More 7.3%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 74.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.7, Kennard Elementary School is less mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Queen Anne's County Public Schools reports $17,540 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kennard Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent Island High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Queen Anne's County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Centreville Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Centreville Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Grasonville Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kennard Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,145
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 535
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 501
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~477 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kennard Elementary School
How many students attend Kennard Elementary School?
Kennard Elementary School has 477 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Centreville, MD. CCD year-over-year: 455 (2022-23) → 481 (2023-24), up 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kennard Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kennard Elementary School is 15.4:1, which is 6% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kennard Elementary School?
28.1% of students at Kennard Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kennard Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Kennard Elementary School is White at 74.4% of enrollment, in Centreville, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kennard Elementary School?
Kennard Elementary School 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 Kennard Elementary School rank among public schools in Centreville?
By Resource Investment Index, Kennard Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Centreville, 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 Queen Anne's County Public Schools?
Besides Kennard Elementary School, Queen Anne's County Public Schools also operates Kent Island High School (1,153 students), Queen Anne's County High School (1,145 students), and Centreville Elementary School (535 students). See the Queen Anne's County Public Schools district page for the complete list.