Enrollment
123
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.1%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
-26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Route 40 Elementary compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at Route 40 Elementary
Route 40 Elementary is a small combined-grade school in Frostburg, Maryland, enrolling 123 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Maryland schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 36.1% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 96% of Maryland schools, with 123 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 97% of the 1,382 Maryland schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is predominantly White (97% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 6/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 246 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.8% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Garrett County Public Schools spends $27,740 per pupil, 36% above the Maryland average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Frostburg's public schools, it stands alongside Beall Elementary (415 students): Route 40 Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.7:1 vs 12.6:1).
Garrett County Public Schools also operates Southern Garrett High School (870 students) and Broad Ford Elementary (601 students) alongside Route 40 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 Route 40 Elementary compares
Route 40 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$27,740
per pupil, district-wide
- above Maryland avg of $20,446
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Garrett County Public Schools, which includes Route 40 Elementary.
$27,740
Per student
+36%
vs Maryland
Avg $20,446
+67%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.0%
State 60.1%
Federal 10.9%
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 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
- 870
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- 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.
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 (~123 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.7:1)
Next steps
Verify locally before acting on Route 40 Elementary's federal record.
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all schools in Frostburg on the city page.
Is Route 40 Elementary a good school?
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. 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 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.
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