Enrollment
969
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Leonardtown, MD
Leonardtown Middle
Federal NCES profile for Leonardtown Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 240060001229
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Leonardtown Middle earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Maryland schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Leonardtown · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.6:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 24.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Leonardtown Middle has class sizes larger than 86% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Leonardtown Middle ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Leonardtown, MD.
School address
District: St. Mary's County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240060001229 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
55.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.6:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
+21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.1%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
-51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Leonardtown Middle compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at Leonardtown Middle
Leonardtown Middle is a large middle school in Leonardtown, Maryland, enrolling 969 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.6:1 is larger than about 86% of Maryland schools and 21% above the 14.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 24.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 969 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 191 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #107.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and African American (9%) (diversity index 42/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 323 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding St. Mary's County Public Schools spends $16,038 per pupil, 22% below the Maryland average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
St. Mary's County Public Schools also operates Leonardtown High (2,118 students) and Great Mills High (1,697 students) alongside Leonardtown Middle.
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 Leonardtown Middle compares
Leonardtown Middle on the metrics families compare, against Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.6:1 | ▲ 21% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.1% | ▼ 51% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 969 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
969
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
24.1%
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
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 86% in Maryland - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.6%
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
$16,038
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $20,446
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 323 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 67 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.9 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
White 75.0%
African American 9.3%
Two or More 7.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
Asian 2.3%
Largest group: White at 75.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.9, Leonardtown Middle is less mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for St. Mary's County Public Schools, which includes Leonardtown Middle.
$16,038
Per student
-22%
vs Maryland
Avg $20,446
-3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.1%
State 41.2%
Federal 13.6%
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 Leonardtown Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leonardtown High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Great Mills High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chopticon High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spring Ridge Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Margaret Brent Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Leonardtown Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,118
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,697
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,526
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 913
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 878
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar middle 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 (~969 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Leonardtown Middle
How many students attend Leonardtown Middle?
Leonardtown Middle has 969 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Leonardtown, MD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Leonardtown Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Leonardtown Middle is 17.6:1, which is 21% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Leonardtown Middle?
24.1% of students at Leonardtown Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Leonardtown Middle?
The largest demographic group at Leonardtown Middle is White at 75.0% of enrollment, in Leonardtown, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Leonardtown Middle?
Leonardtown Middle 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 Leonardtown Middle rank among public schools in Leonardtown?
By Resource Investment Index, Leonardtown Middle ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Leonardtown, 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 Leonardtown on the city page.
Is Leonardtown Middle a good school?
Leonardtown Middle earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of 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 St. Mary's County Public Schools?
Besides Leonardtown Middle, St. Mary's County Public Schools also operates Leonardtown High (2,118 students), Great Mills High (1,697 students), and Chopticon High (1,526 students). See the St. Mary's County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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