Enrollment
362
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Smithsburg, MD
Smithsburg Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Smithsburg Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240066001286
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Smithsburg Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Maryland schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Smithsburg · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.1:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 38.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Smithsburg Elementary has class sizes larger than 90% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Smithsburg Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Smithsburg, MD.
School address
District: Washington County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240066001286 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.1:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
+25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.5%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
-21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Smithsburg Elementary compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at Smithsburg Elementary
Smithsburg Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Smithsburg, Maryland, enrolling 362 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.1:1 is larger than about 90% of Maryland schools and 25% above the 14.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 38.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 362 puts it in the smaller third of Maryland schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,382 scored Maryland schools.
Against 181 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #122.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Hispanic or Latino (11%) (diversity index 37/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 362 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Washington County Public Schools spends $15,838 per pupil, 23% below the Maryland average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Washington County Public Schools also operates South Hagerstown High (1,690 students) and North Hagerstown High (1,583 students) alongside Smithsburg 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 Smithsburg Elementary compares
Smithsburg 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 | 18.1:1 | ▲ 25% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.5% | ▼ 21% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 362 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
362
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
38.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 90% in Maryland - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.3%
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
$15,838
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $20,446
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 362 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 78.5%
Hispanic or Latino 10.8%
Two or More 5.0%
African American 4.4%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 78.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.8, Smithsburg Elementary is less mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Washington County Public Schools, which includes Smithsburg Elementary.
$15,838
Per student
-23%
vs Maryland
Avg $20,446
-5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.0%
State 53.7%
Federal 15.3%
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 Smithsburg Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Hagerstown High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Hagerstown High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Williamsport High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Western Heights Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| E. Russell Hicks Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Smithsburg Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,690
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,583
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,061
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 883
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 841
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~362 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Smithsburg Elementary
How many students attend Smithsburg Elementary?
Smithsburg Elementary has 362 students enrolled. It is a public school in Smithsburg, MD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Smithsburg Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Smithsburg Elementary is 18.1:1, which is 25% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Smithsburg Elementary?
38.5% of students at Smithsburg Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Smithsburg Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Smithsburg Elementary is White at 78.5% of enrollment, in Smithsburg, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Smithsburg Elementary?
Smithsburg Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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 Smithsburg Elementary rank among public schools in Smithsburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Smithsburg Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Smithsburg, 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 Smithsburg on the city page.
Is Smithsburg Elementary a good school?
Smithsburg Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Maryland schools. 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 Washington County Public Schools?
Besides Smithsburg Elementary, Washington County Public Schools also operates South Hagerstown High (1,690 students), North Hagerstown High (1,583 students), and Williamsport High (1,061 students). See the Washington County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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