Enrollment
702
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 240006000120
Rippling Woods Elementary — Glen Burnie, MD
Federal NCES profile for Rippling Woods Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 39/100.
👥 Class size 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 45
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Anne Arundel County Public Schools · Maryland
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 14.4:1 Maryland avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
67.2%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
+37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rippling Woods Elementary compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Rippling Woods Elementary reports 702 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 37.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 3% above the Maryland state mean of 14.4:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 7% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 67.2% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 37% above the Maryland average and 30% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 702 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 21.9% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Anne Arundel County Public Schools spends $19,959 per pupil district-wide, below the Maryland average of $22,498 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 56.4% from local sources (property taxes), 32.3% from the state, and 11.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Rippling Woods Elementary compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Maryland state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.2% | ▲ 37% | 49.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 702 | top 71% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
67.2%
free-lunch eligible
— 37% 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
14.8:1
students per teacher
— 3% above state mean
Top 53% in Maryland — lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
21.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,959
per pupil, district-wide
— below Maryland avg of $22,498
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 702 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 702 Top 71% in Maryland — larger than 29% of 1,383 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 37.0
Students per teacher 14.8:1 +3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 67.2% +37% vs state
NCES ID 240006000120
Student demographics
African American 40.7%
White 25.8%
Hispanic or Latino 21.5%
Two or More 8.0%
Asian 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 40.7% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 702:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 21.9%
In-school suspensions 5
Out-of-school suspensions 13
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Anne Arundel County Public Schools, which includes Rippling Woods Elementary.
$19,959
Per student
-11%
vs Maryland
Avg $22,498
+2%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,226
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Enrollment
- 2,161
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Enrollment
- 2,143
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Enrollment
- 2,075
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Enrollment
- 2,045
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
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Southgate Elementary
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Glen Burnie Park Elementary
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Frequently asked questions about Rippling Woods Elementary
How many students attend Rippling Woods Elementary?
Rippling Woods Elementary has 702 students enrolled. It is a other school in Glen Burnie, MD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rippling Woods Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Rippling Woods Elementary is 14.8:1, which is 3% higher than the Maryland average of 14.4:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rippling Woods Elementary?
67.2% of students at Rippling Woods Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rippling Woods Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Rippling Woods Elementary is African American at 40.7%. The school serves a diverse student body in Glen Burnie, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rippling Woods Elementary?
Rippling Woods Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.