- Enrollment
- 2,087
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lutherville, MD
Ridgely Middle
Federal NCES profile for Ridgely Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 240012001434
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ridgely Middle earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Lutherville · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 17.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Ridgely Middle has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ridgely Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Lutherville, MD.
School address
District: Baltimore County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240012001434 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Ridgely Middle held near 1,074 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 70.6 → 68.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 240012001434 · Lutherville, MD Middle · MID · TRAD
1,039 enr · 14.8:1 · 17.6% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Dundalk High (2,087 students)
Ridgely Middle held near 1,074 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 70.6 → 68.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Ridgely Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dundalk High
Dundalk High
2,087 students
- Perry Hall Hig
Perry Hall High
2,012 students
- Woodlawn High
Woodlawn High
1,922 students
- Kenwood High
Kenwood High
1,900 students
- Dulaney High
Dulaney High
1,889 students
- This school
Ridgely Middle
1,039 students
What this shows Ridgely Middle reports 1,039 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ridgely Middle compares
Ridgely Middle 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 | 14.8:1 | ▲ 2% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.6% | ▼ 64% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,039 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,039
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% below the Maryland average of 49.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 55% in Maryland - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$18,666
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $18,753
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 346 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 42 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 60.3%
Asian 15.7%
African American 9.7%
Hispanic or Latino 8.5%
Two or More 5.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 60.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.2, Ridgely Middle is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Baltimore County Public Schools reports $18,666 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ridgely Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dundalk High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Perry Hall High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodlawn High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kenwood High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dulaney High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ridgely Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,012
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,922
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,900
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,889
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~1,039 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Ridgely Middle
How many students attend Ridgely Middle?
Ridgely Middle has 1,039 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lutherville, MD. CCD year-over-year: 1,061 (2022-23) → 1,074 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ridgely Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Ridgely Middle is 14.8:1, which is 2% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ridgely Middle?
17.6% of students at Ridgely Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ridgely Middle?
The largest demographic group at Ridgely Middle is White at 60.3% of enrollment, in Lutherville, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ridgely Middle?
Ridgely Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 Ridgely Middle rank among public schools in Lutherville?
By Resource Investment Index, Ridgely Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Lutherville, 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 Baltimore County Public Schools?
Besides Ridgely Middle, Baltimore County Public Schools also operates Dundalk High (2,087 students), Perry Hall High (2,012 students), and Woodlawn High (1,922 students). See the Baltimore County Public Schools district page for the complete list.