- Enrollment
- 1,741
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Elkridge, MD
Mayfield Woods Middle
Federal NCES profile for Mayfield Woods Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 240042090477
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mayfield Woods Middle earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Maryland schools.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Elkridge · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 40.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Mayfield Woods Middle has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mayfield Woods Middle ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Elkridge, MD.
School address
District: Howard County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240042090477 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Mayfield Woods Middle held near 695 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 56.3 → 56.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-21 students YoY 240042090477 · Elkridge, MD Middle · MID · TRAD
731 enr · 13.1:1 · 40.8% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Marriotts Ridge High (1,741 students)
Mayfield Woods Middle held near 695 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount). Teacher FTE held 56.3 → 56.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Mayfield Woods Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Marriotts Ridg
Marriotts Ridge High
1,741 students
- Reservoir High
Reservoir High
1,597 students
- Atholton High
Atholton High
1,540 students
- Howard High
Howard High
1,493 students
- Mount Hebron H
Mount Hebron High
1,455 students
- This school
Mayfield Woods Middle
731 students
What this shows Mayfield Woods Middle reports 731 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mayfield Woods Middle compares
Mayfield Woods 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.8% | ▼ 17% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 731 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
731
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% below the Maryland average of 49.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 31% in Maryland - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.8%
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
$19,256
per pupil, district-wide
- above Maryland avg of $18,753
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 244 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 32.6%
African American 26.8%
White 21.5%
Asian 13.7%
Two or More 5.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 32.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.4, Mayfield Woods Middle is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Howard County Public Schools reports $19,256 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mayfield Woods Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marriotts Ridge High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Reservoir High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Atholton High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Howard High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mount Hebron High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mayfield Woods Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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 in Elkridge
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~731 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mayfield Woods Middle
How many students attend Mayfield Woods Middle?
Mayfield Woods Middle has 731 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Elkridge, MD. CCD year-over-year: 716 (2022-23) → 695 (2023-24), nearly flat (-21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mayfield Woods Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Mayfield Woods Middle is 13.1:1, which is 10% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 17% 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 Mayfield Woods Middle?
40.8% of students at Mayfield Woods Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mayfield Woods Middle?
The largest demographic group at Mayfield Woods Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 32.6% of enrollment, in Elkridge, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mayfield Woods Middle?
Mayfield Woods Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Mayfield Woods Middle rank among public schools in Elkridge?
By Resource Investment Index, Mayfield Woods Middle ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Elkridge, 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 Elkridge on the city page.
What other schools are in Howard County Public Schools?
Besides Mayfield Woods 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.