- Enrollment
- 1,474
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Salisbury, MD
Pemberton Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Pemberton Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240069001310
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pemberton Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Maryland schools.
- #2 of 6
- schools in Salisbury · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.8:1
- small classes for Maryland
- 55.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Pemberton Elementary has class sizes smaller than 83% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pemberton Elementary ranks #2 of 6 schools in Salisbury, MD.
School address
District: Wicomico County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240069001310 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-43 students YoY
Pemberton Elementary shrank from 546 students in 2022-23 to 503 in 2023-24 (-7.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 43.0 → 41.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-43 students YoY 240069001310 · Salisbury, MD Other · MID · TRAD
506 enr · 11.8:1 · 55.3% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: James M. Bennett High (1,474 students)
Pemberton Elementary shrank from 546 students in 2022-23 to 503 in 2023-24 (-7.9%). Teacher FTE lost 43.0 → 41.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Pemberton Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- James M. Benne
James M. Bennett High
1,474 students
- Wicomico High
Wicomico High
1,304 students
- Parkside High
Parkside High
1,272 students
- Prince Street
Prince Street School
976 students
- Bennett Middle
Bennett Middle
963 students
- This school 506
Pemberton Elementary
506 students
What this shows Pemberton Elementary reports 506 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pemberton Elementary compares
Pemberton 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 | 11.8:1 | ▼ 19% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.3% | ▲ 13% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 506 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
506
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 17% in Maryland - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
30.6%
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
$18,486
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 506 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 56.7%
White 24.5%
Two or More 7.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%
Asian 3.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 56.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.7, Pemberton Elementary is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wicomico County Public Schools reports $18,486 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pemberton Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| James M. Bennett High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wicomico High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkside High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Prince Street School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bennett Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pemberton Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,304
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,272
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 976
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 963
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in Salisbury
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Prince Street School
Standard public school
976 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Beaver Run School
Standard public school
741 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Pinehurst Elementary
Standard public school
564 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
West Salisbury
Standard public school
409 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Charles H. Chipman Elementary
Standard public school
303 students 11.2:1 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 (~506 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pemberton Elementary
How many students attend Pemberton Elementary?
Pemberton Elementary has 506 students enrolled. It is a public school in Salisbury, MD. CCD year-over-year: 546 (2022-23) → 503 (2023-24), down 43.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pemberton Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Pemberton Elementary is 11.8:1, which is 19% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 25% 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 Pemberton Elementary?
55.3% of students at Pemberton Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pemberton Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Pemberton Elementary is African American at 56.7% of enrollment, in Salisbury, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pemberton Elementary?
Pemberton Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Pemberton Elementary rank among schools in Salisbury?
By Resource Investment Index, Pemberton Elementary ranks #2 of 6 schools in Salisbury, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Salisbury on the city page.
What other schools are in Wicomico County Public Schools?
Besides Pemberton Elementary, Wicomico County Public Schools also operates James M. Bennett High (1,474 students), Wicomico High (1,304 students), and Parkside High (1,272 students). See the Wicomico County Public Schools district page for the complete list.