- Enrollment
- 2,226
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Millersville, MD
Ruth Parker Eason School
Federal NCES profile for Ruth Parker Eason School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240006001425
👥 S:T ratio 81
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ruth Parker Eason School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Maryland schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Maryland.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Millersville · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 4.7:1
- small classes for Maryland
- 53.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Ruth Parker Eason School has class sizes smaller than 98% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ruth Parker Eason School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Millersville, MD.
School address
District: Anne Arundel County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240006001425 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Ruth Parker Eason School held near 150 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.5 → 25.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 240006001425 · Millersville, MD Other · SMALL · TRAD
128 enr · 4.7:1 · 53.8% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Glen Burnie High (2,226 students)
Ruth Parker Eason School held near 150 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.5 → 25.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Ruth Parker Eason School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Glen Burnie Hi
Glen Burnie High
2,226 students
- North County H
North County High
2,161 students
- Broadneck High
Broadneck High
2,143 students
- Annapolis High
Annapolis High
2,075 students
- Meade High
Meade High
2,045 students
- This school 128
Ruth Parker Eason School
128 students
What this shows Ruth Parker Eason School reports 128 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ruth Parker Eason School compares
Ruth Parker Eason School 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 | 4.7:1 | ▼ 68% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.8% | ▲ 10% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 128 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
4.7:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
128
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
4.7:1
students per teacher
- 68% below state mean
Top 2% in Maryland - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
53.1%
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
$17,624
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $18,753
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 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
African American 43.0%
White 34.4%
Hispanic or Latino 10.9%
Asian 7.0%
Two or More 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: African American at 43.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.8, Ruth Parker Eason School is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
District finance for Anne Arundel County Public Schools reports $17,624 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ruth Parker Eason School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Burnie High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North County High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Broadneck High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Annapolis High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Meade High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ruth Parker Eason School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,161
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 2,143
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,075
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,045
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~128 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~4.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Ruth Parker Eason School
How many students attend Ruth Parker Eason School?
Ruth Parker Eason School has 128 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Millersville, MD. CCD year-over-year: 156 (2022-23) → 150 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ruth Parker Eason School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ruth Parker Eason School is 4.7:1, which is 68% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 70% 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 Ruth Parker Eason School?
53.8% of students at Ruth Parker Eason School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ruth Parker Eason School?
The largest demographic group at Ruth Parker Eason School is African American at 43.0% of enrollment, in Millersville, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ruth Parker Eason School?
Ruth Parker Eason School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ruth Parker Eason School rank among public schools in Millersville?
By Resource Investment Index, Ruth Parker Eason School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Millersville, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Millersville on the city page.
What other schools are in Anne Arundel County Public Schools?
Besides Ruth Parker Eason School, Anne Arundel County Public Schools also operates Glen Burnie High (2,226 students), North County High (2,161 students), and Broadneck High (2,143 students). See the Anne Arundel County Public Schools district page for the complete list.