- Enrollment
- 2,226
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Linthicum, MD
Overlook Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Overlook Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240006000110
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Overlook Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Maryland schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Linthicum · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.6:1
- small classes for Maryland
- 57.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Overlook Elementary has class sizes smaller than 94% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Overlook Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Linthicum, MD.
School address
District: Anne Arundel County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240006000110 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Overlook Elementary shrank from 351 students in 2022-23 to 331 in 2023-24 (-5.7%).
Teacher FTE added 26.6 → 27.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-20 students YoY 240006000110 · Linthicum, MD Other · SMALL · TRAD
249 enr · 9.6:1 · 57.8% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Glen Burnie High (2,226 students)
Overlook Elementary shrank from 351 students in 2022-23 to 331 in 2023-24 (-5.7%). Teacher FTE added 26.6 → 27.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Overlook Elementary 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 249
Overlook Elementary
249 students
What this shows Overlook Elementary reports 249 students on the CCD universe file.
How Overlook Elementary compares
Overlook Elementary is a shrinking 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 | 9.6:1 | ▼ 34% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.8% | ▲ 18% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 249 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.6:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
249
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% above the Maryland average of 49.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.6:1
students per teacher
- 34% below state mean
Top 6% in Maryland - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
45.0%
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
$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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 249 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 44.6%
Hispanic or Latino 26.5%
African American 15.7%
Two or More 6.0%
Asian 5.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: White at 44.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.9, Overlook Elementary 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 Overlook Elementary 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Broadneck High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Annapolis High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Meade High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Overlook Elementary'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 other schools in Linthicum
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 (~249 students)
Frequently asked questions about Overlook Elementary
How many students attend Overlook Elementary?
Overlook Elementary has 249 students enrolled. It is a public school in Linthicum, MD. CCD year-over-year: 351 (2022-23) → 331 (2023-24), down 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Overlook Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Overlook Elementary is 9.6:1, which is 34% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 39% 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 Overlook Elementary?
57.8% of students at Overlook Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Overlook Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Overlook Elementary is White at 44.6% of enrollment, in Linthicum, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Overlook Elementary?
Overlook Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Overlook Elementary rank among public schools in Linthicum?
By Resource Investment Index, Overlook Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Linthicum, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Anne Arundel County Public Schools?
Besides Overlook Elementary, 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.