- Enrollment
- 1,238
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Denton, MD
Lockerman Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Lockerman Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 240018000526
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lockerman Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median.
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 61.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 827
- students enrolled
Lockerman Middle School has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Caroline County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240018000526 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Lockerman Middle School held near 838 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 57.0 → 55.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-28 students YoY 240018000526 · Denton, MD Middle · MID · TRAD
827 enr · 14.5:1 · 61.8% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: North Caroline High School (1,238 students)
Lockerman Middle School held near 838 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 57.0 → 55.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Lockerman Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Caroline
North Caroline High School
1,238 students
- Greensboro Ele
Greensboro Elementary School
840 students
- This school
Lockerman Middle School
827 students
- Denton Element
Denton Elementary School
596 students
- Colonel Richar
Colonel Richardson High School
528 students
- Ridgely Elemen 433
Ridgely Elementary School
433 students
What this shows Lockerman Middle School reports 827 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lockerman Middle School compares
Lockerman Middle School 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 | 14.5:1 | ▼ 0% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.8% | ▲ 26% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 827 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
827
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% above the Maryland average of 49.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 50% in Maryland - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
51.9%
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
$17,385
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 276 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
77
in-school suspensions + 67 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 55.4%
Hispanic or Latino 24.5%
African American 10.5%
Two or More 8.3%
Asian 1.2%
Largest group: White at 55.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.5, Lockerman Middle School is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Caroline County Public Schools reports $17,385 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lockerman Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Caroline High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Greensboro Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Denton Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Colonel Richardson High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ridgely Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lockerman Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 840
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 596
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 528
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 433
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~827 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lockerman Middle School
How many students attend Lockerman Middle School?
Lockerman Middle School has 827 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Denton, MD. CCD year-over-year: 866 (2022-23) → 838 (2023-24), nearly flat (-28).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lockerman Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lockerman Middle School is 14.5:1, which is 0% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lockerman Middle School?
61.8% of students at Lockerman Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lockerman Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Lockerman Middle School is White at 55.4% of enrollment, in Denton, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lockerman Middle School?
Lockerman Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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).
What other schools are in Caroline County Public Schools?
Besides Lockerman Middle School, Caroline County Public Schools also operates North Caroline High School (1,238 students), Greensboro Elementary School (840 students), and Denton Elementary School (596 students). See the Caroline County Public Schools district page for the complete list.