- Enrollment
- 2,226
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Glen Burnie, MD
Monarch Academy
Federal NCES profile for Monarch Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 240006001687Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Monarch Academy earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Glen Burnie · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 28.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Monarch Academy has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Monarch Academy ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Glen Burnie, MD.
School address
District: Anne Arundel County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240006001687 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Monarch Academy held near 685 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 48.0 → 48.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 240006001687 · Glen Burnie, MD Elementary · MID · CHARTER
687 enr · 14.3:1 · 28.9% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Glen Burnie High (2,226 students)
Monarch Academy held near 685 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 48.0 → 48.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Monarch Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Glen Burnie Hi
Glen Burnie High
2,226 students
- North County H
North County High
2,161 students
- Broadneck High
Broadneck High
2,143 students
- Annapolis High
Annapolis High
2,075 students
- Meade High
Meade High
2,045 students
- This school 687
Monarch Academy
687 students
What this shows Monarch Academy reports 687 students on the CCD universe file.
How Monarch Academy compares
Monarch Academy 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.9% | ▼ 41% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 687 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
687
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 47% in Maryland - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$17,624
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $18,753
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 344 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 44.8%
White 32.0%
Hispanic or Latino 10.8%
Two or More 9.2%
Asian 3.2%
Largest group: African American at 44.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.6, Monarch Academy is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Anne Arundel County Public Schools reports $17,624 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Monarch Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Burnie High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North County High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Broadneck High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Annapolis High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Meade High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Monarch Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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 elementary schools in Glen Burnie
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~687 students)
Frequently asked questions about Monarch Academy
How many students attend Monarch Academy?
Monarch Academy has 687 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Glen Burnie, MD. CCD year-over-year: 681 (2022-23) → 685 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Monarch Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Monarch Academy is 14.3:1, which is 1% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 9% 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 Monarch Academy?
28.9% of students at Monarch Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Monarch Academy?
The largest demographic group at Monarch Academy is African American at 44.8% of enrollment, in Glen Burnie, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Monarch Academy?
Monarch Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Monarch Academy rank among elementary schools in Glen Burnie?
By Resource Investment Index, Monarch Academy ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Glen Burnie, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Glen Burnie on the city page.
What other schools are in Anne Arundel County Public Schools?
Besides Monarch 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.