Enrollment
830
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Laurel, MD
Monarch Global Academy Pcs Laurel Campus
Federal NCES profile for Monarch Global Academy Pcs Laurel Campus, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 240006001724
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Monarch Global Academy Pcs Laurel Campus earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Laurel · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 46.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Monarch Global Academy Pcs Laurel Campus has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Monarch Global Academy Pcs Laurel Campus ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Laurel, MD.
School address
District: Anne Arundel County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240006001724 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
60.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.3%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
-6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Monarch Global Academy Pcs Laurel Campus compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at Monarch Global Academy Pcs Laurel Campus
Monarch Global Academy Pcs Laurel Campus is a mid-sized elementary school in Laurel, Maryland, enrolling 830 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Maryland schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 46.3% lands close to the Maryland typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 830 puts it in the larger third of Maryland schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,382 scored Maryland schools.
Among 254 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Maryland schools statewide, it ranks #25, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (55%) and Hispanic or Latino (27%) (diversity index 61/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 415 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
12.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Laurel's elementary schools, it stands alongside Hammond Elementary (763 students): Monarch Global Academy Pcs Laurel Campus is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.8:1 vs 18.2:1).
Anne Arundel County Public Schools also operates Glen Burnie High (2,226 students) and North County High (2,161 students) alongside Monarch Global Academy Pcs Laurel Campus.
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 Monarch Global Academy Pcs Laurel Campus compares
Monarch Global Academy Pcs Laurel Campus on the metrics families compare, against Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▼ 5% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.3% | ▼ 6% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 830 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
830
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
46.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 40% in Maryland - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.3%
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
$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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 415 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 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 55.3%
Hispanic or Latino 27.2%
White 8.4%
Asian 5.3%
Two or More 3.7%
Largest group: African American at 55.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.9, Monarch Global Academy Pcs Laurel Campus is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Anne Arundel County Public Schools, which includes Monarch Global Academy Pcs Laurel Campus.
$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 Monarch Global Academy Pcs Laurel Campus Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Burnie High | Larger | Similar 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 | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Meade High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Monarch Global Academy Pcs Laurel Campus'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 elementary schools in Laurel
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~830 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Monarch Global Academy Pcs Laurel Campus
How many students attend Monarch Global Academy Pcs Laurel Campus?
Monarch Global Academy Pcs Laurel Campus has 830 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Laurel, MD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Monarch Global Academy Pcs Laurel Campus?
The student-teacher ratio at Monarch Global Academy Pcs Laurel Campus is 13.8:1, which is 5% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 12% 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 Global Academy Pcs Laurel Campus?
46.3% of students at Monarch Global Academy Pcs Laurel Campus are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Monarch Global Academy Pcs Laurel Campus?
The largest demographic group at Monarch Global Academy Pcs Laurel Campus is African American at 55.3% of enrollment, in Laurel, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Monarch Global Academy Pcs Laurel Campus?
Monarch Global Academy Pcs Laurel Campus has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Monarch Global Academy Pcs Laurel Campus rank among elementary schools in Laurel?
By Resource Investment Index, Monarch Global Academy Pcs Laurel Campus ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Laurel, 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 Laurel on the city page.
Is Monarch Global Academy Pcs Laurel Campus a good school?
Monarch Global Academy Pcs Laurel Campus earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median. 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 Monarch Global Academy Pcs Laurel Campus, 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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