- Enrollment
- 2,118
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Leonardtown Middle held near 954 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 55.0 → 55.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 240060001229 · Leonardtown, MD Middle · MID · TRAD
969 enr · 17.6:1 · 24.1% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Leonardtown High (2,118 students)
Leonardtown Middle held near 954 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE held 55.0 → 55.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Leonardtown Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Leonardtown Hi
Leonardtown High
2,118 students
- Great Mills Hi
Great Mills High
1,697 students
- Chopticon High
Chopticon High
1,526 students
- This school
Leonardtown Middle
969 students
- Spring Ridge M
Spring Ridge Middle
913 students
- Margaret Brent
Margaret Brent Middle
878 students
What this shows Leonardtown Middle reports 969 students on the CCD universe file.
How Leonardtown Middle compares
Leonardtown Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$17,088
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $18,753
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.
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
District finance for St. Mary's County Public Schools reports $17,088 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide middle 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 (~969 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 969 (2022-23) → 954 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.