- Enrollment
- 2,226
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pasadena, MD
Lake Shore Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lake Shore Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240006000085
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lake Shore Elementary earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Maryland schools.
- #1 of 8
- schools in Pasadena · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.7:1
- small classes for Maryland
- 24.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Lake Shore Elementary has class sizes smaller than 83% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Shore Elementary ranks #1 of 8 schools in Pasadena, MD.
School address
District: Anne Arundel County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240006000085 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
Lake Shore Elementary shrank from 333 students in 2022-23 to 300 in 2023-24 (-9.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 24.5 → 22.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-33 students YoY 240006000085 · Pasadena, MD Other · SMALL · TRAD
280 enr · 11.7:1 · 24.0% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Glen Burnie High (2,226 students)
Lake Shore Elementary shrank from 333 students in 2022-23 to 300 in 2023-24 (-9.9%). Teacher FTE lost 24.5 → 22.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Lake Shore Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Glen Burnie Hi
Glen Burnie High
2,226 students
- North County H
North County High
2,161 students
- Broadneck High
Broadneck High
2,143 students
- Annapolis High
Annapolis High
2,075 students
- Meade High
Meade High
2,045 students
- This school 280
Lake Shore Elementary
280 students
What this shows Lake Shore Elementary reports 280 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lake Shore Elementary compares
Lake Shore 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 | 11.7:1 | ▼ 19% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.0% | ▼ 51% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 280 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
280
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 17% in Maryland - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.8%
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
$17,624
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 280 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 84.3%
Hispanic or Latino 8.6%
Two or More 6.4%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: White at 84.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.8, Lake Shore Elementary is less mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Anne Arundel County Public Schools reports $17,624 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lake Shore Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Burnie High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North County High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Broadneck High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Annapolis High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Meade High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lake Shore Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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.
High Point Elementary
Standard public school
665 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
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
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 (~280 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Lake Shore Elementary
How many students attend Lake Shore Elementary?
Lake Shore Elementary has 280 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pasadena, MD. CCD year-over-year: 333 (2022-23) → 300 (2023-24), down 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Shore Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Shore Elementary is 11.7:1, which is 19% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 25% 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 Lake Shore Elementary?
24.0% of students at Lake Shore Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lake Shore Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Lake Shore Elementary is White at 84.3% of enrollment, in Pasadena, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lake Shore Elementary?
Lake Shore Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Lake Shore Elementary rank among schools in Pasadena?
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Shore Elementary ranks #1 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.
What other schools are in Anne Arundel County Public Schools?
Besides Lake Shore 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.