Enrollment
976
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Salisbury, MD
Prince Street School
Federal NCES profile for Prince Street School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240069001314
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Prince Street School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Maryland schools.
- #6 of 6
- schools in Salisbury · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.4:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 64.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Prince Street School has class sizes larger than 85% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Prince Street School ranks #6 of 6 schools in Salisbury, MD.
School address
District: Wicomico County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240069001314 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
56.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.4:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
64.1%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
+31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Prince Street School compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at Prince Street School
Prince Street School is a higher-need, large combined-grade school in Salisbury, Maryland, enrolling 976 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Maryland schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 64.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 976 puts it in the larger third of Maryland schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 1,382 Maryland schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 180 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Maryland schools statewide, it ranks #155, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (54%) and Hispanic or Latino (28%) (diversity index 62/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 976 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Salisbury's public schools, it stands alongside Beaver Run School (741 students): Prince Street School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.4:1 vs 15.4:1).
Wicomico County Public Schools also operates James M. Bennett High (1,474 students) and Wicomico High (1,304 students) alongside Prince Street School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Prince Street School compares
Prince Street School on the metrics families compare, against Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.4:1 | ▲ 20% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.1% | ▲ 31% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 976 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
976
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
64.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 85% in Maryland - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
33.8%
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
$17,780
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $20,446
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 976 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 54.1%
Hispanic or Latino 27.5%
White 8.9%
Two or More 7.0%
Asian 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 54.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.9, Prince Street School is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wicomico County Public Schools, which includes Prince Street School.
$17,780
Per student
-13%
vs Maryland
Avg $20,446
+7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.7%
State 66.2%
Federal 14.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Prince Street School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| James M. Bennett High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wicomico High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Parkside High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bennett Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Delmar Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Prince Street School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,474
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- 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
- 963
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 914
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar other schools in Salisbury
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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
Pemberton Elementary
Standard public school
506 students 11.8:1 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Maryland, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~976 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Prince Street School
How many students attend Prince Street School?
Prince Street School has 976 students enrolled. It is a public school in Salisbury, MD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prince Street School?
The student-teacher ratio at Prince Street School is 17.4:1, which is 20% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Prince Street School?
64.1% of students at Prince Street School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Prince Street School?
The largest demographic group at Prince Street School is African American at 54.1% of enrollment, in Salisbury, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Prince Street School?
Prince Street School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Prince Street School rank among schools in Salisbury?
By Resource Investment Index, Prince Street School ranks #6 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.
Is Prince Street School a good school?
Prince Street School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Maryland schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Wicomico County Public Schools?
Besides Prince Street School, 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.
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