- Enrollment
- 870
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Frostburg, MD
Route 40 Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Route 40 Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240036000673
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Route 40 Elementary earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median. It is also one of the smallest schools in Maryland.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Frostburg · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 36.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Route 40 Elementary has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Route 40 Elementary ranks #1 of 3 schools in Frostburg, MD.
School address
District: Garrett County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240036000673 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Route 40 Elementary held near 118 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 9.5 → 6.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 240036000673 · Frostburg, MD Other · SMALL · TRAD
123 enr · 13.7:1 · 36.1% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Southern Garrett High School (870 students)
Route 40 Elementary held near 118 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 9.5 → 6.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Route 40 Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Southern Garre
Southern Garrett High School
870 students
- Broad Ford Ele
Broad Ford Elementary
601 students
- Northern Garre
Northern Garrett High School
439 students
- Southern Middl
Southern Middle School
434 students
- Northern Middl 305
Northern Middle School
305 students
- This school 123
Route 40 Elementary
123 students
What this shows Route 40 Elementary reports 123 students on the CCD universe file.
How Route 40 Elementary compares
Route 40 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 6% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.1% | ▼ 26% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 123 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
123
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 38% in Maryland - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$19,520
per pupil, district-wide
- above Maryland avg of $18,753
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 96.7%
Two or More 3.3%
Largest group: White at 96.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.4, Route 40 Elementary is less mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Garrett County Public Schools reports $19,520 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Route 40 Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Garrett High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Broad Ford Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northern Garrett High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southern Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northern Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Route 40 Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar other schools in Frostburg
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~123 students)
Frequently asked questions about Route 40 Elementary
How many students attend Route 40 Elementary?
Route 40 Elementary has 123 students enrolled. It is a public school in Frostburg, MD. CCD year-over-year: 122 (2022-23) → 118 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Route 40 Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Route 40 Elementary is 13.7:1, which is 6% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 13% 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 Route 40 Elementary?
36.1% of students at Route 40 Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Route 40 Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Route 40 Elementary is White at 96.7% of enrollment, in Frostburg, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Route 40 Elementary?
Route 40 Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (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 Route 40 Elementary rank among schools in Frostburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Route 40 Elementary ranks #1 of 3 schools in Frostburg, 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 Garrett County Public Schools?
Besides Route 40 Elementary, Garrett County Public Schools also operates Southern Garrett High School (870 students), Broad Ford Elementary (601 students), and Northern Garrett High School (439 students). See the Garrett County Public Schools district page for the complete list.