- Enrollment
- 2,226
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Annapolis, MD
Phoenix Academy
Federal NCES profile for Phoenix Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 71/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240006001714
👥 S:T ratio 90
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 94
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Phoenix Academy earns 71/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Maryland schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Maryland.
- #1 of 12
- schools in Annapolis · Resource Index
- 71
- Resource Index · Higher
- 2.6:1
- small classes for Maryland
- 77.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Phoenix Academy has class sizes smaller than 99% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Phoenix Academy ranks #1 of 12 schools in Annapolis, MD.
School address
District: Anne Arundel County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240006001714 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Phoenix Academy shrank from 229 students in 2022-23 to 216 in 2023-24 (-5.7%).
Teacher FTE added 25.6 → 26.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-13 students YoY 240006001714 · Annapolis, MD Other · SMALL · TRAD
64 enr · 2.6:1 · 77.7% lunch · RII 71
Nearest enrollment peer: Glen Burnie High (2,226 students)
Phoenix Academy shrank from 229 students in 2022-23 to 216 in 2023-24 (-5.7%). Teacher FTE added 25.6 → 26.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Phoenix 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 64
Phoenix Academy
64 students
What this shows Phoenix Academy reports 64 students on the CCD universe file.
How Phoenix Academy compares
Phoenix Academy 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 | 2.6:1 | ▼ 82% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.7% | ▲ 59% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 64 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
2.6:1
Leaner classes than 100% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
64
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% above the Maryland average of 49.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
2.6:1
students per teacher
- 82% below state mean
Top 1% in Maryland - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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 32 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 84 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 131.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 59.4%
White 18.8%
Hispanic or Latino 18.8%
Two or More 3.1%
Largest group: African American at 59.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.6, Phoenix Academy is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
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 Phoenix Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Burnie High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North County High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Broadneck High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Annapolis High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Meade High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Phoenix 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 other schools in Annapolis
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Cape St. Claire Elementary
Standard public school
660 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Walter S. Mills - Parole Elementary
Standard public school
559 students 11:1 students per teacher
Germantown Elementary
Standard public school
467 students 11.1:1 students per teacher
Windsor Farm Elementary
Standard public school
451 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Tyler Heights Elementary
Standard public school
416 students 10.1:1 students per teacher
Hillsmere Elementary
Standard public school
402 students 14.4:1 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 (~64 students)
Frequently asked questions about Phoenix Academy
How many students attend Phoenix Academy?
Phoenix Academy has 64 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Annapolis, MD. CCD year-over-year: 229 (2022-23) → 216 (2023-24), down 13.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Phoenix Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Phoenix Academy is 2.6:1, which is 82% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 83% 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 Phoenix Academy?
77.7% of students at Phoenix Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Phoenix Academy?
The largest demographic group at Phoenix Academy is African American at 59.4% of enrollment, in Annapolis, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Phoenix Academy?
Phoenix Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 71/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Phoenix Academy rank among schools in Annapolis?
By Resource Investment Index, Phoenix Academy ranks #1 of 12 schools in Annapolis, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Annapolis on the city page.
What other schools are in Anne Arundel County Public Schools?
Besides Phoenix 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.