- Enrollment
- 2,226
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Millersville, MD
Shipley's Choice Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Shipley's Choice Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 240006001421
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 91
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shipley's Choice Elementary earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median.
- #1 of 6
- public schools in Millersville · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 0.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Shipley's Choice Elementary has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Shipley's Choice Elementary ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Millersville, MD.
School address
District: Anne Arundel County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240006001421 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Shipley's Choice Elementary held near 347 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.9 → 23.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 240006001421 · Millersville, MD Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
344 enr · 15.6:1 · 0.9% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Glen Burnie High (2,226 students)
Shipley's Choice Elementary held near 347 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.9 → 23.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Shipley's Choice 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 344
Shipley's Choice Elementary
344 students
What this shows Shipley's Choice Elementary reports 344 students on the CCD universe file.
How Shipley's Choice Elementary compares
Shipley's Choice 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 | 15.6:1 | ▲ 8% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 0.9% | ▼ 98% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 344 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
344
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
0.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 98% 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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 65% in Maryland - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
3.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
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 344 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.3%
Two or More 9.0%
Asian 4.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
African American 1.2%
Largest group: White at 82.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.1, Shipley's Choice 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 Shipley's Choice Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Burnie High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North County High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Broadneck High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Annapolis High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Meade High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Shipley's Choice 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 Millersville
1 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 (~344 students)
Frequently asked questions about Shipley's Choice Elementary
How many students attend Shipley's Choice Elementary?
Shipley's Choice Elementary has 344 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Millersville, MD. CCD year-over-year: 342 (2022-23) → 347 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shipley's Choice Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Shipley's Choice Elementary is 15.6:1, which is 8% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Shipley's Choice Elementary?
0.9% of students at Shipley's Choice Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shipley's Choice Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Shipley's Choice Elementary is White at 82.3% of enrollment, in Millersville, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shipley's Choice Elementary?
Shipley's Choice Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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 Shipley's Choice Elementary rank among public schools in Millersville?
By Resource Investment Index, Shipley's Choice Elementary ranks #1 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 Shipley's Choice 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.