- Enrollment
- 2,226
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Quarterfield Elementary held near 431 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 30.0 → 29.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 240006000117 · Severn, MD Other · MID · TRAD
544 enr · 18.1:1 · 54.4% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Glen Burnie High (2,226 students)
Quarterfield Elementary held near 431 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 30.0 → 29.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Quarterfield Elementary 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 544
Quarterfield Elementary
544 students
What this shows Quarterfield Elementary reports 544 students on the CCD universe file.
How Quarterfield Elementary compares
Quarterfield 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
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 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
- 2,161
- 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.
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 (~544 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 445 (2022-23) → 431 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.