- Enrollment
- 619
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Princess Anne, MD
Princess Anne Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Princess Anne Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240057001742
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Princess Anne Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Maryland schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Princess Anne · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.2:1
- small classes for Maryland
- 78.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Princess Anne Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 80% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Princess Anne Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Princess Anne, MD.
School address
District: Somerset County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240057001742 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+45 students YoY
Princess Anne Elementary School grew from 350 students in 2022-23 to 395 in 2023-24 (+12.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 32.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+45 students YoY 240057001742 · Princess Anne, MD Other · SMALL · TRAD
391 enr · 12.2:1 · 78.3% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Washington Academy and High School (619 students)
Princess Anne Elementary School grew from 350 students in 2022-23 to 395 in 2023-24 (+12.9%). Teacher FTE lost 32.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Princess Anne Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Washington Aca
Washington Academy and High School
619 students
- Carter G Woods
Carter G Woodson Elementary
512 students
- Greenwood Elem
Greenwood Elementary School
507 students
- This school
Princess Anne Elementary School
391 students
- Somerset 6/7 I
Somerset 6/7 Intermediate School
389 students
- Crisfield Acad
Crisfield Academy and High School
366 students
What this shows Princess Anne Elementary School reports 391 students on the CCD universe file.
How Princess Anne Elementary School compares
Princess Anne Elementary School is a growing 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 | 12.2:1 | ▼ 16% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.3% | ▲ 60% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 391 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
391
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% 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
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 20% in Maryland - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.6%
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
$24,750
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 56.8%
White 20.2%
Two or More 14.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 56.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.0, Princess Anne Elementary School is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
District finance for Somerset County Public Schools reports $24,750 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Princess Anne Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Academy and High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carter G Woodson Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Greenwood Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Somerset 6/7 Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Crisfield Academy and High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Princess Anne Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 507
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 389
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 366
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in Princess Anne
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~391 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Princess Anne Elementary School
How many students attend Princess Anne Elementary School?
Princess Anne Elementary School has 391 students enrolled. It is a public school in Princess Anne, MD. CCD year-over-year: 350 (2022-23) → 395 (2023-24), up 45.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Princess Anne Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Princess Anne Elementary School is 12.2:1, which is 16% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 22% 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 Princess Anne Elementary School?
78.3% of students at Princess Anne Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Princess Anne Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Princess Anne Elementary School is African American at 56.8% of enrollment, in Princess Anne, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Princess Anne Elementary School?
Princess Anne Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Princess Anne Elementary School rank among public schools in Princess Anne?
By Resource Investment Index, Princess Anne Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Princess Anne, 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 Somerset County Public Schools?
Besides Princess Anne Elementary School, Somerset County Public Schools also operates Washington Academy and High School (619 students), Carter G Woodson Elementary (512 students), and Greenwood Elementary School (507 students). See the Somerset County Public Schools district page for the complete list.