Enrollment
544
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Severn, MD
Quarterfield Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Quarterfield Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240006000117
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Quarterfield Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Maryland schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Maryland schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Severn · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.1:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 54.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Quarterfield Elementary has class sizes larger than 90% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Quarterfield Elementary ranks #2 of 3 schools in Severn, MD.
School address
District: Anne Arundel County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240006000117 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.1:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
+25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
54.4%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
+11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Quarterfield Elementary compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at Quarterfield Elementary
Quarterfield Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Severn, Maryland, enrolling 544 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.1:1 is larger than about 90% of Maryland schools and 25% above the 14.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 54.4% lands close to the Maryland typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 544 students, its enrollment sits close to the Maryland median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,382 scored Maryland schools.
Against 323 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #160.
Its student body is led by African American (32%) and White (29%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 76/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 544 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
17.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Severn's public schools, it stands alongside Van Bokkelen Elementary (471 students): Quarterfield Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.1:1 vs 12.4:1).
Anne Arundel County Public Schools also operates Glen Burnie High (2,226 students) and North County High (2,161 students) alongside Quarterfield Elementary.
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 Quarterfield Elementary compares
Quarterfield Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.1:1 | ▲ 25% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.4% | ▲ 11% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 544 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
544
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
54.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 90% in Maryland - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,620
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $20,446
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 544 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 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 32.0%
White 28.5%
Hispanic or Latino 19.3%
Two or More 10.7%
Asian 9.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 32.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 76.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 76.0, Quarterfield Elementary is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Anne Arundel County Public Schools, which includes Quarterfield Elementary.
$16,620
Per student
-19%
vs Maryland
Avg $20,446
+0%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 56.4%
State 32.3%
Federal 11.4%
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 Quarterfield Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Burnie High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North County High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Broadneck High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Annapolis High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Meade High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Quarterfield Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,226
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- 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 Severn
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~544 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Quarterfield Elementary
How many students attend Quarterfield Elementary?
Quarterfield Elementary has 544 students enrolled. It is a public school in Severn, MD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Quarterfield Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Quarterfield Elementary is 18.1:1, which is 25% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Quarterfield Elementary?
54.4% of students at Quarterfield Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Quarterfield Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Quarterfield Elementary is African American at 32.0% of enrollment, in Severn, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 76.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Quarterfield Elementary?
Quarterfield Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical 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 Quarterfield Elementary rank among schools in Severn?
By Resource Investment Index, Quarterfield Elementary ranks #2 of 3 schools in Severn, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Severn on the city page.
Is Quarterfield Elementary a good school?
Quarterfield Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Maryland schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Anne Arundel County Public Schools?
Besides Quarterfield Elementary, 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.
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