- Enrollment
- 1,179
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · St Michaels, MD
St. Michaels Elementary
Federal NCES profile for St. Michaels Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240063001247
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
St. Michaels Elementary earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Maryland schools.
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.8:1
- small classes for Maryland
- 42.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 332
- students enrolled
St. Michaels Elementary has class sizes smaller than 73% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Talbot County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240063001247 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
St. Michaels Elementary held near 335 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.5 → 27.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 240063001247 · St Michaels, MD Other · SMALL · TRAD
332 enr · 12.8:1 · 42.6% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Easton High (1,179 students)
St. Michaels Elementary held near 335 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.5 → 27.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
St. Michaels Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Easton High
Easton High
1,179 students
- Easton Element
Easton Elementary
1,075 students
- Easton Middle
Easton Middle
703 students
- St. Michaels M 449
St. Michaels Middle/High School
449 students
- Chapel Distric 359
Chapel District Elementary
359 students
- This school 332
St. Michaels Elementary
332 students
What this shows St. Michaels Elementary reports 332 students on the CCD universe file.
How St. Michaels Elementary compares
St. Michaels 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 | 12.8:1 | ▼ 12% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.6% | ▼ 13% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 332 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
332
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% below the Maryland average of 49.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 27% in Maryland - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.4%
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
$16,056
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 332 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.5%
African American 13.3%
Hispanic or Latino 9.9%
Two or More 4.8%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 70.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.3, St. Michaels Elementary is less mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Talbot County Public Schools reports $16,056 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How St. Michaels Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Easton High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Easton Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Easton Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| St. Michaels Middle/High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chapel District Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to St. Michaels Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,075
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 703
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 359
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar other schools in St Michaels
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 (~332 students)
Frequently asked questions about St. Michaels Elementary
How many students attend St. Michaels Elementary?
St. Michaels Elementary has 332 students enrolled. It is a public school in St Michaels, MD. CCD year-over-year: 333 (2022-23) → 335 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at St. Michaels Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at St. Michaels Elementary is 12.8:1, which is 12% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at St. Michaels Elementary?
42.6% of students at St. Michaels Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of St. Michaels Elementary?
The largest demographic group at St. Michaels Elementary is White at 70.5% of enrollment, in St Michaels, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for St. Michaels Elementary?
St. Michaels Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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).
What other schools are in Talbot County Public Schools?
Besides St. Michaels Elementary, Talbot County Public Schools also operates Easton High (1,179 students), Easton Elementary (1,075 students), and Easton Middle (703 students). See the Talbot County Public Schools district page for the complete list.