Enrollment
913
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 240060001237
Spring Ridge Middle — Lexington Park, MD
Federal NCES profile for Spring Ridge Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 36/100.
👥 Class size 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: St. Mary'S County Public Schools · Maryland
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
61.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.2:1
vs 14.4:1 Maryland avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
54.4%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
+11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Spring Ridge Middle compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Spring Ridge Middle reports 913 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 61.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 12% above the Maryland state mean of 14.4:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 2% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 54.4% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 11% above the Maryland average and 5% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 304 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 44.5% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding St. Mary'S County Public Schools spends $17,616 per pupil district-wide, below the Maryland average of $22,498 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 45.1% from local sources (property taxes), 41.2% from the state, and 13.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Spring Ridge Middle compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Maryland state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.2:1 | ▲ 12% | 14.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.4% | ▲ 11% | 49.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 913 | top 84% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
54.4%
free-lunch eligible
— 11% above the Maryland average of 49.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.2:1
students per teacher
— 12% above state mean
Top 75% in Maryland — lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
44.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,616
per pupil, district-wide
— below Maryland avg of $22,498
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 304 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 321 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 35.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 913 Top 84% in Maryland — larger than 16% of 1,383 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 61.0
Students per teacher 16.2:1 +12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 54.4% +11% vs state
NCES ID 240060001237
Student demographics
African American 35.5%
White 32.3%
Hispanic or Latino 17.0%
Two or More 11.6%
Asian 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 35.5% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 3.0
Students per counselor 304:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 44.5%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 321
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for St. Mary'S County Public Schools, which includes Spring Ridge Middle.
$17,616
Per student
-22%
vs Maryland
Avg $22,498
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 45.1%
State 41.2%
Federal 13.6%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
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- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Enrollment
- 1,697
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Enrollment
- 1,526
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Enrollment
- 969
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Enrollment
- 878
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Spring Ridge Middle
How many students attend Spring Ridge Middle?
Spring Ridge Middle has 913 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lexington Park, MD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spring Ridge Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Spring Ridge Middle is 16.2:1, which is 12% higher than the Maryland average of 14.4:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Spring Ridge Middle?
54.4% of students at Spring Ridge Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Spring Ridge Middle?
The largest demographic group at Spring Ridge Middle is African American at 35.5%. The school serves a diverse student body in Lexington Park, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Spring Ridge Middle?
Spring Ridge Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.