- Enrollment
- 1,462
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pocomoke City, MD
Pocomoke Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Pocomoke Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240072001328
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pocomoke Elementary earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Pocomoke City · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 74.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Pocomoke Elementary has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pocomoke Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Pocomoke City, MD.
School address
District: Worcester County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240072001328 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Pocomoke Elementary held near 460 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 34.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 240072001328 · Pocomoke City, MD Other · SMALL · TRAD
491 enr · 14.4:1 · 74.3% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Stephen Decatur High (1,462 students)
Pocomoke Elementary held near 460 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 34.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Pocomoke Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Stephen Decatu
Stephen Decatur High
1,462 students
- Stephen Decatu
Stephen Decatur Middle
665 students
- Showell Elemen
Showell Elementary
638 students
- Berlin Interme
Berlin Intermediate
613 students
- Ocean City Ele 566
Ocean City Elementary
566 students
- This school 491
Pocomoke Elementary
491 students
What this shows Pocomoke Elementary reports 491 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pocomoke Elementary compares
Pocomoke Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.3% | ▲ 52% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 491 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
491
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 49% in Maryland - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.6%
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
$22,643
per pupil, district-wide
- above Maryland avg of $18,753
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 491 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
African American 43.2%
White 37.3%
Two or More 10.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%
Asian 3.1%
Largest group: African American at 43.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.9, Pocomoke Elementary is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
District finance for Worcester County Public Schools reports $22,643 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pocomoke Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Decatur High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stephen Decatur Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Showell Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Berlin Intermediate | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ocean City Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pocomoke Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 665
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 638
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 613
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~491 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pocomoke Elementary
How many students attend Pocomoke Elementary?
Pocomoke Elementary has 491 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pocomoke City, MD. CCD year-over-year: 443 (2022-23) → 460 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pocomoke Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Pocomoke Elementary is 14.4:1, which is 1% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 8% 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 Pocomoke Elementary?
74.3% of students at Pocomoke Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pocomoke Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Pocomoke Elementary is African American at 43.2% of enrollment, in Pocomoke City, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pocomoke Elementary?
Pocomoke Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower 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 Pocomoke Elementary rank among public schools in Pocomoke City?
By Resource Investment Index, Pocomoke Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Pocomoke City, 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 Worcester County Public Schools?
Besides Pocomoke Elementary, Worcester County Public Schools also operates Stephen Decatur High (1,462 students), Stephen Decatur Middle (665 students), and Showell Elementary (638 students). See the Worcester County Public Schools district page for the complete list.