Enrollment
378
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Glen Burnie, MD
Richard Henry Lee Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Richard Henry Lee Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 240006000118
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Richard Henry Lee Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Maryland schools.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Glen Burnie · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.5:1
- small classes for Maryland
- 60.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Richard Henry Lee Elementary has class sizes smaller than 91% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Richard Henry Lee Elementary ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Glen Burnie, MD.
School address
District: Anne Arundel County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240006000118 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.5:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
-28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
60.6%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Richard Henry Lee Elementary compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at Richard Henry Lee Elementary
Richard Henry Lee Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Glen Burnie, Maryland, enrolling 378 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.5:1, Richard Henry Lee Elementary is leaner than roughly 91% of Maryland schools and 28% under the state's 14.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 60.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 378 puts it in the smaller third of Maryland schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,382 scored Maryland schools.
Against 265 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #152.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (43%) and White (34%) (diversity index 68/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 378 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Glen Burnie's elementary schools, it stands alongside Monarch Academy (687 students): Richard Henry Lee Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (10.5:1 vs 14.3:1).
Anne Arundel County Public Schools also operates Glen Burnie High (2,226 students) and North County High (2,161 students) alongside Richard Henry Lee 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 Richard Henry Lee Elementary compares
Richard Henry Lee 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 | 10.5:1 | ▼ 28% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.6% | ▲ 24% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 378 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.5:1
Leaner classes than 86% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
378
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
60.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
10.5:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 9% in Maryland - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
41.0%
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
$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 378 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 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
Hispanic or Latino 43.4%
White 33.6%
African American 11.4%
Two or More 7.7%
Asian 4.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 43.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.8, Richard Henry Lee 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 Richard Henry Lee 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 Richard Henry Lee Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Burnie High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North County High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Broadneck High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Annapolis High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Meade High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Richard Henry Lee 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 elementary schools in Glen Burnie
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~378 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Richard Henry Lee Elementary
How many students attend Richard Henry Lee Elementary?
Richard Henry Lee Elementary has 378 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Glen Burnie, MD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richard Henry Lee Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Richard Henry Lee Elementary is 10.5:1, which is 28% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 33% 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 Richard Henry Lee Elementary?
60.6% of students at Richard Henry Lee Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Richard Henry Lee Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Richard Henry Lee Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 43.4% of enrollment, in Glen Burnie, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Richard Henry Lee Elementary?
Richard Henry Lee Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Richard Henry Lee Elementary rank among elementary schools in Glen Burnie?
By Resource Investment Index, Richard Henry Lee Elementary ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Glen Burnie, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Glen Burnie on the city page.
Is Richard Henry Lee Elementary a good school?
Richard Henry Lee Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% 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 Anne Arundel County Public Schools?
Besides Richard Henry Lee 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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