Enrollment
675
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Fulton, MD
Lime Kiln Middle
Federal NCES profile for Lime Kiln Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 240042001115
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lime Kiln Middle earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Fulton · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 7.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Lime Kiln Middle has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lime Kiln Middle ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Fulton, MD.
School address
District: Howard County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240042001115 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
44.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
7.9%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
-84% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lime Kiln Middle compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lime Kiln Middle
Lime Kiln Middle is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Fulton, Maryland, enrolling 675 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Maryland schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 7.9% free-meal eligibility runs 84% below the Maryland average.
Enrollment of 675 puts it in the larger third of Maryland schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 90% of the 1,382 Maryland schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 143 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Maryland schools statewide, it ranks #16, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (38%) and Asian (31%) (diversity index 72/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 338 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.5% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Howard County Public Schools also operates Marriotts Ridge High (1,741 students) and Reservoir High (1,597 students) alongside Lime Kiln 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 Lime Kiln Middle compares
Lime Kiln 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 | 15.3:1 | ▲ 6% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.9% | ▼ 84% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 675 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
675
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
7.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 84% below the Maryland average of 49.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 61% in Maryland - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$17,971
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $20,446
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 338 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 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 37.8%
Asian 31.4%
African American 16.6%
Two or More 7.6%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 37.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.1, Lime Kiln Middle is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Howard County Public Schools, which includes Lime Kiln Middle.
$17,971
Per student
-12%
vs Maryland
Avg $20,446
+8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 62.7%
State 29.5%
Federal 7.7%
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 Lime Kiln Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marriotts Ridge High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Reservoir High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Atholton High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Howard High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mount Hebron High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lime Kiln Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,741
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,597
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,540
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,493
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,455
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~675 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Lime Kiln Middle
How many students attend Lime Kiln Middle?
Lime Kiln Middle has 675 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Fulton, MD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lime Kiln Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Lime Kiln Middle is 15.3:1, which is 6% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lime Kiln Middle?
7.9% of students at Lime Kiln Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lime Kiln Middle?
The largest demographic group at Lime Kiln Middle is White at 37.8% of enrollment, in Fulton, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lime Kiln Middle?
Lime Kiln Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 Lime Kiln Middle rank among public schools in Fulton?
By Resource Investment Index, Lime Kiln Middle ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Fulton, 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 Fulton on the city page.
Is Lime Kiln Middle a good school?
Lime Kiln Middle earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median. 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 Howard County Public Schools?
Besides Lime Kiln Middle, Howard County Public Schools also operates Marriotts Ridge High (1,741 students), Reservoir High (1,597 students), and Atholton High (1,540 students). See the Howard County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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