- Enrollment
- 811
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Church Creek, MD
South Dorchester School
Federal NCES profile for South Dorchester School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240030000622
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Dorchester School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Maryland schools.
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 230
- students enrolled
South Dorchester School has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Dorchester County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240030000622 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
South Dorchester School grew from 225 students in 2022-23 to 240 in 2023-24 (+6.7%).
Teacher FTE held 15.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+15 students YoY 240030000622 · Church Creek, MD Other · SMALL · TRAD
230 enr · 15.3:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Cambridge-South Dorchester High School (811 students)
South Dorchester School grew from 225 students in 2022-23 to 240 in 2023-24 (+6.7%). Teacher FTE held 15.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
South Dorchester School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cambridge-Sout
Cambridge-South Dorchester High School
811 students
- North Dorchest
North Dorchester High School
526 students
- Mace's Lane Mi
Mace's Lane Middle School
490 students
- Maple Elementa
Maple Elementary School
483 students
- North Dorchest
North Dorchester Middle School
414 students
- This school 230
South Dorchester School
230 students
What this shows South Dorchester School reports 230 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Dorchester School compares
South Dorchester School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▲ 6% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 104% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 230 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
230
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 104% above the Maryland average of 49.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 61% in Maryland - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
40.4%
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
$21,340
per pupil, district-wide
- above Maryland avg of $18,753
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 230 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%
Two or More 4.8%
African American 3.0%
Asian 1.7%
Largest group: White at 85.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.0, South Dorchester School is less mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dorchester County Public Schools reports $21,340 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Dorchester School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge-South Dorchester High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Dorchester High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mace's Lane Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Maple Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Dorchester Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Dorchester School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 526
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 490
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 414
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~230 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about South Dorchester School
How many students attend South Dorchester School?
South Dorchester School has 230 students enrolled. It is a public school in Church Creek, MD. CCD year-over-year: 225 (2022-23) → 240 (2023-24), up 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Dorchester School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Dorchester School is 15.3:1, which is 6% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Dorchester School?
100.0% of students at South Dorchester School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Dorchester School?
The largest demographic group at South Dorchester School is White at 85.7% of enrollment, in Church Creek, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Dorchester School?
South Dorchester School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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).
What other schools are in Dorchester County Public Schools?
Besides South Dorchester School, Dorchester County Public Schools also operates Cambridge-South Dorchester High School (811 students), North Dorchester High School (526 students), and Mace's Lane Middle School (490 students). See the Dorchester County Public Schools district page for the complete list.