Enrollment
50
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Annapolis, MD
Mary Moss at Adams Academy
Federal NCES profile for Mary Moss at Adams Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 70/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240006001729
👥 S:T ratio 91
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 90
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mary Moss at Adams Academy earns 70/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Maryland schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Maryland.
- #2 of 12
- schools in Annapolis · Resource Index
- 70
- Resource Index · Higher
- 2.3:1
- small classes for Maryland
- 88.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Mary Moss at Adams Academy has class sizes smaller than 99% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mary Moss at Adams Academy ranks #2 of 12 schools in Annapolis, MD.
School address
District: Anne Arundel County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240006001729 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
2.3:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
-84% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
88.6%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
+81% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mary Moss at Adams Academy compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mary Moss at Adams Academy
Mary Moss at Adams Academy is a high-poverty, small combined-grade school in Annapolis, Maryland, enrolling 50 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 2.3:1, Mary Moss at Adams Academy is leaner than roughly 99% of Maryland schools and 84% under the state's 14.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 88.6% of students qualify for free meals, 81% above the Maryland average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 98% of Maryland schools, with 50 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 99% of the 1,382 Maryland schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is led by African American (62%) and White (20%) (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 50 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Discipline events run high: 36 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 50 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Annapolis's public schools, it stands alongside Cape St. Claire Elementary (660 students): Mary Moss at Adams Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (2.3:1 vs 16.1:1).
Anne Arundel County Public Schools also operates Glen Burnie High (2,226 students) and North County High (2,161 students) alongside Mary Moss at Adams Academy.
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 Mary Moss at Adams Academy compares
Mary Moss at Adams Academy on the metrics families compare, against Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 2.3:1 | ▼ 84% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.6% | ▲ 81% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 50 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
2.3:1
Leaner classes than 100% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
50
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
88.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 81% above the Maryland average of 49.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
2.3:1
students per teacher
- 84% below state mean
Top 1% in Maryland - lower ratio than 100% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$16,620
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $20,446
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 50 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 72.0 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
African American 62.0%
White 20.0%
Hispanic or Latino 10.0%
Two or More 8.0%
Largest group: African American at 62.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.9, Mary Moss at Adams Academy is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Anne Arundel County Public Schools, which includes Mary Moss at Adams Academy.
$16,620
Per student
-19%
vs Maryland
Avg $20,446
+0%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 56.4%
State 32.3%
Federal 11.4%
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 Mary Moss at Adams Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Burnie High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North County High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Broadneck High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Annapolis High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Meade High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mary Moss at Adams Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,226
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- 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 Annapolis
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Cape St. Claire Elementary
Standard public school
660 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Walter S. Mills - Parole Elementary
Standard public school
559 students 11:1 students per teacher
Germantown Elementary
Standard public school
467 students 11.1:1 students per teacher
Windsor Farm Elementary
Standard public school
451 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Tyler Heights Elementary
Standard public school
416 students 10.1:1 students per teacher
Hillsmere Elementary
Standard public school
402 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Similar other 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 (~50 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~2.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Mary Moss at Adams Academy
How many students attend Mary Moss at Adams Academy?
Mary Moss at Adams Academy has 50 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Annapolis, MD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mary Moss at Adams Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Mary Moss at Adams Academy is 2.3:1, which is 84% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 85% 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 Mary Moss at Adams Academy?
88.6% of students at Mary Moss at Adams Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mary Moss at Adams Academy?
The largest demographic group at Mary Moss at Adams Academy is African American at 62.0% of enrollment, in Annapolis, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mary Moss at Adams Academy?
Mary Moss at Adams Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 70/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mary Moss at Adams Academy rank among schools in Annapolis?
By Resource Investment Index, Mary Moss at Adams Academy ranks #2 of 12 schools in Annapolis, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Annapolis on the city page.
Is Mary Moss at Adams Academy a good school?
Mary Moss at Adams Academy earns 70/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Maryland schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Maryland. 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 Anne Arundel County Public Schools?
Besides Mary Moss at Adams Academy, 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.
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