- Enrollment
- 2,226
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Severna Park, MD
Severna Park Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Severna Park Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 240006000125
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Severna Park Elementary earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Severna Park · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 10.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Severna Park Elementary has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Severna Park Elementary ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Severna Park, MD.
School address
District: Anne Arundel County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240006000125 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Severna Park Elementary held near 395 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.3 → 27.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 240006000125 · Severna Park, MD Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
372 enr · 14.3:1 · 10.0% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Glen Burnie High (2,226 students)
Severna Park Elementary held near 395 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.3 → 27.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Severna Park Elementary 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 372
Severna Park Elementary
372 students
What this shows Severna Park Elementary reports 372 students on the CCD universe file.
How Severna Park Elementary compares
Severna Park 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.0% | ▼ 80% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 372 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
372
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 80% below the Maryland average of 49.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 47% in Maryland - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
6.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 372 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.2%
Asian 6.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%
Two or More 5.6%
African American 3.5%
Largest group: White at 78.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.6, Severna Park Elementary is less mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
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 Severna Park Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Burnie High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North County High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Broadneck High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Annapolis High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Meade High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Severna Park Elementary'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
Similar elementary schools in Severna Park
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~372 students)
Frequently asked questions about Severna Park Elementary
How many students attend Severna Park Elementary?
Severna Park Elementary has 372 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Severna Park, MD. CCD year-over-year: 379 (2022-23) → 395 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Severna Park Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Severna Park Elementary is 14.3:1, which is 1% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 9% 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 Severna Park Elementary?
10.0% of students at Severna Park Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Severna Park Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Severna Park Elementary is White at 78.2% of enrollment, in Severna Park, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Severna Park Elementary?
Severna Park Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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 Severna Park Elementary rank among elementary schools in Severna Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Severna Park Elementary ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Severna Park, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Severna Park on the city page.
What other schools are in Anne Arundel County Public Schools?
Besides Severna Park Elementary, 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.