- Enrollment
- 1,153
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Stevensville, MD
Matapeake Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Matapeake Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240054001557
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 6
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Matapeake Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Stevensville · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 22.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Matapeake Elementary School has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Matapeake Elementary School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Stevensville, MD.
School address
District: Queen Anne's County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240054001557 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+39 students YoY
Matapeake Elementary School grew from 426 students in 2022-23 to 465 in 2023-24 (+9.2%).
Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+39 students YoY 240054001557 · Stevensville, MD Other · SMALL · TRAD
472 enr · 15.7:1 · 22.5% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Kent Island High School (1,153 students)
Matapeake Elementary School grew from 426 students in 2022-23 to 465 in 2023-24 (+9.2%). Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Matapeake Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kent Island Hi
Kent Island High School
1,153 students
- Queen Anne's C
Queen Anne's County High School
1,145 students
- Centreville El
Centreville Elementary School
535 students
- Centreville Mi
Centreville Middle School
501 students
- Kennard Elemen
Kennard Elementary School
477 students
- This school
Matapeake Elementary School
472 students
What this shows Matapeake Elementary School reports 472 students on the CCD universe file.
How Matapeake Elementary School compares
Matapeake Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.7:1 | ▲ 8% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.5% | ▼ 54% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 472 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
472
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% 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
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 66% in Maryland - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,540
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $18,753
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 472 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%
Two or More 7.2%
African American 1.9%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 83.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.9, Matapeake Elementary School is less mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Queen Anne's County Public Schools reports $17,540 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Matapeake Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent Island High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Queen Anne's County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Centreville Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Centreville Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kennard Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Matapeake Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,145
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 535
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 501
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 477
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar other schools in Stevensville
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~472 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Matapeake Elementary School
How many students attend Matapeake Elementary School?
Matapeake Elementary School has 472 students enrolled. It is a public school in Stevensville, MD. CCD year-over-year: 426 (2022-23) → 465 (2023-24), up 39.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Matapeake Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Matapeake Elementary School is 15.7:1, which is 8% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Matapeake Elementary School?
22.5% of students at Matapeake Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Matapeake Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Matapeake Elementary School is White at 83.1% of enrollment, in Stevensville, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Matapeake Elementary School?
Matapeake Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Matapeake Elementary School rank among public schools in Stevensville?
By Resource Investment Index, Matapeake Elementary School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Stevensville, 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 Stevensville on the city page.
What other schools are in Queen Anne's County Public Schools?
Besides Matapeake Elementary School, Queen Anne's County Public Schools also operates Kent Island High School (1,153 students), Queen Anne's County High School (1,145 students), and Centreville Elementary School (535 students). See the Queen Anne's County Public Schools district page for the complete list.