- Enrollment
- 1,477
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+32 students YoY
Robert Moton Elementary grew from 409 students in 2022-23 to 441 in 2023-24 (+7.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 52.7 → 49.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+32 students YoY 240021000544 · Westminster, MD Other · SMALL · TRAD
440 enr · 8.5:1 · 53.5% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Westminster High (1,477 students)
Robert Moton Elementary grew from 409 students in 2022-23 to 441 in 2023-24 (+7.8%). Teacher FTE lost 52.7 → 49.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Robert Moton Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Westminster Hi
Westminster High
1,477 students
- Manchester Val
Manchester Valley High
1,339 students
- Winters Mill H
Winters Mill High
1,156 students
- Century High
Century High
1,101 students
- Liberty High
Liberty High
1,007 students
- This school 440
Robert Moton Elementary
440 students
What this shows Robert Moton Elementary reports 440 students on the CCD universe file.
How Robert Moton Elementary compares
Robert Moton Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$16,548
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $18,753
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.
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
District finance for Carroll County Public Schools reports $16,548 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,339
- 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
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 (~440 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 409 (2022-23) → 441 (2023-24), up 32.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.