Enrollment
440
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Westminster, MD
Robert Moton Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Robert Moton Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240021000544
👥 S:T ratio 66
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Robert Moton Elementary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Maryland schools.
- #1 of 8
- schools in Westminster · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.5:1
- small classes for Maryland
- 53.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Robert Moton Elementary has class sizes smaller than 96% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Robert Moton Elementary ranks #1 of 8 schools in Westminster, MD.
School address
District: Carroll County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240021000544 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
52.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.5:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
-41% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
53.5%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
+9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Robert Moton Elementary compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at Robert Moton Elementary
Robert Moton Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Westminster, Maryland, enrolling 440 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 8.5:1, Robert Moton Elementary is leaner than roughly 96% of Maryland schools and 41% under the state's 14.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 53.5% lands close to the Maryland typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 440 puts it in the smaller third of Maryland schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,382 scored Maryland schools.
Against 293 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #60.
Its student body is led by White (56%) and Hispanic or Latino (23%) (diversity index 62/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 440 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Carroll County Public Schools spends $15,757 per pupil, 23% below the Maryland average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Westminster's public schools, it stands alongside Winfield Elementary (724 students): Robert Moton Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (8.5:1 vs 13.9:1).
Carroll County Public Schools also operates Westminster High (1,477 students) and Manchester Valley High (1,339 students) alongside Robert Moton 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 Robert Moton Elementary compares
Robert Moton 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 | 8.5:1 | ▼ 41% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.5% | ▲ 9% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 440 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.5:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
440
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
53.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
8.5:1
students per teacher
- 41% below state mean
Top 4% in Maryland - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.2%
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
$15,757
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $20,446
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 440 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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
White 56.1%
Hispanic or Latino 22.5%
African American 10.7%
Two or More 6.6%
Asian 4.1%
Largest group: White at 56.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.7, Robert Moton Elementary is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Carroll County Public Schools, which includes Robert Moton Elementary.
$15,757
Per student
-23%
vs Maryland
Avg $20,446
-5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 54.2%
State 37.6%
Federal 8.2%
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 Robert Moton Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westminster High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Manchester Valley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winters Mill High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Century High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Liberty High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Robert Moton Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,477
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,339
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,156
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,101
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,007
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar other schools in Westminster
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Winfield Elementary
Standard public school
724 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Runnymede Elementary
Standard public school
625 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Cranberry Station Elementary
Standard public school
593 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
William Winchester Elementary
Standard public school
587 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Westminster Elementary
Standard public school
564 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Friendship Valley Elementary
Standard public school
518 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
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 (~440 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Robert Moton Elementary
How many students attend Robert Moton Elementary?
Robert Moton Elementary has 440 students enrolled. It is a public school in Westminster, MD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robert Moton Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Robert Moton Elementary is 8.5:1, which is 41% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 46% 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 Robert Moton Elementary?
53.5% of students at Robert Moton Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Robert Moton Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Robert Moton Elementary is White at 56.1% of enrollment, in Westminster, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Robert Moton Elementary?
Robert Moton Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Robert Moton Elementary rank among schools in Westminster?
By Resource Investment Index, Robert Moton Elementary ranks #1 of 8 schools in Westminster, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Westminster on the city page.
Is Robert Moton Elementary a good school?
Robert Moton Elementary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% 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 Carroll County Public Schools?
Besides Robert Moton Elementary, Carroll County Public Schools also operates Westminster High (1,477 students), Manchester Valley High (1,339 students), and Winters Mill High (1,156 students). See the Carroll County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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