- Enrollment
- 1,690
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hagerstown, MD
Rockland Woods Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Rockland Woods Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240066001667
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rockland Woods Elementary earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Maryland schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Maryland schools.
- #1 of 14
- schools in Hagerstown · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.8:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 38.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Rockland Woods Elementary has class sizes larger than 79% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rockland Woods Elementary ranks #1 of 14 schools in Hagerstown, MD.
School address
District: Washington County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240066001667 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Rockland Woods Elementary held near 643 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 39.0 → 42.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 240066001667 · Hagerstown, MD Other · MID · TRAD
655 enr · 16.8:1 · 38.9% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: South Hagerstown High (1,690 students)
Rockland Woods Elementary held near 643 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 39.0 → 42.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Rockland Woods Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Hagersto
South Hagerstown High
1,690 students
- North Hagersto
North Hagerstown High
1,583 students
- Williamsport H
Williamsport High
1,061 students
- Western Height
Western Heights Middle
883 students
- E. Russell Hic
E. Russell Hicks Middle
841 students
- This school 655
Rockland Woods Elementary
655 students
What this shows Rockland Woods Elementary reports 655 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rockland Woods Elementary compares
Rockland Woods Elementary 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 | 16.8:1 | ▲ 16% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.9% | ▼ 21% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 655 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
655
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% below the Maryland average of 49.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 79% in Maryland - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,937
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $18,753
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 328 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 40.9%
African American 24.4%
Hispanic or Latino 18.5%
Two or More 9.9%
Asian 5.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 40.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.6, Rockland Woods Elementary is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Washington County Public Schools reports $17,937 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rockland Woods Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Hagerstown High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Hagerstown High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Williamsport High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Western Heights Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| E. Russell Hicks Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rockland Woods Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,583
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,061
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 883
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 841
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools in Hagerstown
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Pangborn Elementary
Standard public school
749 students 15:1 students per teacher
Salem Avenue Elementary
Standard public school
713 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Ruth Ann Monroe Primary
Standard public school
579 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Lincolnshire Elementary
Standard public school
503 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Jonathan Hager Elementary
Standard public school
498 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Bester Elementary
Standard public school
490 students 11.1:1 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 (~655 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rockland Woods Elementary
How many students attend Rockland Woods Elementary?
Rockland Woods Elementary has 655 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hagerstown, MD. CCD year-over-year: 625 (2022-23) → 643 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rockland Woods Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Rockland Woods Elementary is 16.8:1, which is 16% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rockland Woods Elementary?
38.9% of students at Rockland Woods Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rockland Woods Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Rockland Woods Elementary is White at 40.9% of enrollment, in Hagerstown, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rockland Woods Elementary?
Rockland Woods Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Rockland Woods Elementary rank among schools in Hagerstown?
By Resource Investment Index, Rockland Woods Elementary ranks #1 of 14 schools in Hagerstown, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Hagerstown on the city page.
What other schools are in Washington County Public Schools?
Besides Rockland Woods Elementary, Washington County Public Schools also operates South Hagerstown High (1,690 students), North Hagerstown High (1,583 students), and Williamsport High (1,061 students). See the Washington County Public Schools district page for the complete list.