- Enrollment
- 1,477
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hampstead, MD
Spring Garden Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Spring Garden Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240021090467
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Spring Garden Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Hampstead · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 32.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Spring Garden Elementary has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Spring Garden Elementary ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Hampstead, MD.
School address
District: Carroll County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240021090467 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Spring Garden Elementary held near 456 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.5 → 33.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 240021090467 · Hampstead, MD Other · SMALL · TRAD
439 enr · 14.6:1 · 32.3% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Westminster High (1,477 students)
Spring Garden Elementary held near 456 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.5 → 33.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Spring Garden Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Westminster Hi
Westminster High
1,477 students
- Manchester Val
Manchester Valley High
1,339 students
- Winters Mill H
Winters Mill High
1,156 students
- Century High
Century High
1,101 students
- Liberty High
Liberty High
1,007 students
- This school 439
Spring Garden Elementary
439 students
What this shows Spring Garden Elementary reports 439 students on the CCD universe file.
How Spring Garden Elementary compares
Spring Garden 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 | 14.6:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.3% | ▼ 34% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 439 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
439
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 52% in Maryland - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.3%
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
$16,548
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $18,753
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 439 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.3%
Two or More 5.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%
African American 3.6%
Asian 1.8%
Largest group: White at 84.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.2, Spring Garden Elementary is less mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Carroll County Public Schools reports $16,548 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Spring Garden Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westminster High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Manchester Valley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winters Mill High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Century High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Liberty High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Spring Garden Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,339
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,156
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,101
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,007
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar other schools in Hampstead
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~439 students)
Frequently asked questions about Spring Garden Elementary
How many students attend Spring Garden Elementary?
Spring Garden Elementary has 439 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hampstead, MD. CCD year-over-year: 440 (2022-23) → 456 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spring Garden Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Spring Garden Elementary is 14.6:1, which is 1% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Spring Garden Elementary?
32.3% of students at Spring Garden Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Spring Garden Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Spring Garden Elementary is White at 84.3% of enrollment, in Hampstead, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Spring Garden Elementary?
Spring Garden Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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).
How does Spring Garden Elementary rank among public schools in Hampstead?
By Resource Investment Index, Spring Garden Elementary ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Hampstead, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Carroll County Public Schools?
Besides Spring Garden Elementary, Carroll County Public Schools also operates Westminster High (1,477 students), Manchester Valley High (1,339 students), and Winters Mill High (1,156 students). See the Carroll County Public Schools district page for the complete list.