- Enrollment
- 2,226
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pasadena, MD
Pasadena Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Pasadena Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240006000113
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pasadena Elementary earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median.
- #3 of 8
- schools in Pasadena · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 27.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Pasadena Elementary has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pasadena Elementary ranks #3 of 8 schools in Pasadena, MD.
School address
District: Anne Arundel County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240006000113 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Pasadena Elementary shrank from 356 students in 2022-23 to 330 in 2023-24 (-7.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 30.7 → 29.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-26 students YoY 240006000113 · Pasadena, MD Other · SMALL · TRAD
450 enr · 15:1 · 27.8% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Glen Burnie High (2,226 students)
Pasadena Elementary shrank from 356 students in 2022-23 to 330 in 2023-24 (-7.3%). Teacher FTE lost 30.7 → 29.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Pasadena 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 450
Pasadena Elementary
450 students
What this shows Pasadena Elementary reports 450 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pasadena Elementary compares
Pasadena 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 | 15:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.8% | ▼ 43% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 450 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
450
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
15:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 57% in Maryland - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.3%
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
$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 450 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 69.3%
Hispanic or Latino 14.4%
African American 9.3%
Two or More 4.9%
Asian 2.0%
Largest group: White at 69.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.8, Pasadena Elementary is less 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 Pasadena Elementary 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 Pasadena 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 Pasadena
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
High Point Elementary
Standard public school
665 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Sunset Elementary
Standard public school
520 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Bodkin Elementary
Standard public school
504 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Jacobsville Elementary
Standard public school
474 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Fort Smallwood Elementary
Standard public school
397 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Lake Shore Elementary
Standard public school
280 students 11.7:1 students per teacher
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 (~450 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pasadena Elementary
How many students attend Pasadena Elementary?
Pasadena Elementary has 450 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pasadena, MD. CCD year-over-year: 356 (2022-23) → 330 (2023-24), down 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pasadena Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Pasadena Elementary is 15:1, which is 3% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pasadena Elementary?
27.8% of students at Pasadena Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pasadena Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Pasadena Elementary is White at 69.3% of enrollment, in Pasadena, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pasadena Elementary?
Pasadena Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Pasadena Elementary rank among schools in Pasadena?
By Resource Investment Index, Pasadena Elementary ranks #3 of 8 schools in Pasadena, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Pasadena on the city page.
What other schools are in Anne Arundel County Public Schools?
Besides Pasadena 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.