Enrollment
368
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Aberdeen, MD
Swan Creek School
Federal NCES profile for Swan Creek School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240039001767
👥 S:T ratio 69
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Swan Creek School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Maryland schools.
- #1 of 5
- schools in Aberdeen · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7.7:1
- small classes for Maryland
- 32.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Swan Creek School has class sizes smaller than 97% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Swan Creek School ranks #1 of 5 schools in Aberdeen, MD.
School address
District: Harford County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240039001767 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
48.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
7.7:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
-47% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.8%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
-33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Swan Creek School compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at Swan Creek School
Swan Creek School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Aberdeen, Maryland, enrolling 368 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 7.7:1, Swan Creek School is leaner than roughly 97% of Maryland schools and 47% under the state's 14.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 32.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 368 puts it in the smaller third of Maryland schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 92% of the 1,382 Maryland schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 160 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Maryland schools statewide, it ranks #14, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (50%) and African American (31%) (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 368 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
The surrounding Harford County Public Schools spends $15,192 per pupil, 26% below the Maryland average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Aberdeen's public schools, it stands alongside G. Lisby Elementary at Hillsdale (528 students): Swan Creek School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (7.7:1 vs 14.3:1).
Harford County Public Schools also operates Edgewood High (1,440 students) and Aberdeen High (1,396 students) alongside Swan Creek School.
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 Swan Creek School compares
Swan Creek School on the metrics families compare, against Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 7.7:1 | ▼ 47% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.8% | ▼ 33% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 368 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.7:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
368
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
32.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
7.7:1
students per teacher
- 47% below state mean
Top 3% in Maryland - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$15,192
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $20,446
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 368 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 49.7%
African American 31.3%
Hispanic or Latino 9.5%
Two or More 7.9%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 49.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.0, Swan Creek School is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Harford County Public Schools, which includes Swan Creek School.
$15,192
Per student
-26%
vs Maryland
Avg $20,446
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 52.6%
State 35.4%
Federal 12.0%
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 Swan Creek School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edgewood High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Aberdeen High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bel Air High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| C. Milton Wright High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Harford High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Swan Creek School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,440
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,396
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,341
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,291
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,204
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar other schools in Aberdeen
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
G. Lisby Elementary at Hillsdale
Standard public school
528 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Bakerfield Elementary
Standard public school
460 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Halls Cross Roads Elementary
Standard public school
425 students 11.2:1 students per teacher
Center for Educational Opportunity
Alternative education program
122 students 6.4:1 students per teacher
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 (~368 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Swan Creek School
How many students attend Swan Creek School?
Swan Creek School has 368 students enrolled. It is a public school in Aberdeen, MD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Swan Creek School?
The student-teacher ratio at Swan Creek School is 7.7:1, which is 47% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 51% 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 Swan Creek School?
32.8% of students at Swan Creek School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Swan Creek School?
The largest demographic group at Swan Creek School is White at 49.7% of enrollment, in Aberdeen, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Swan Creek School?
Swan Creek School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Swan Creek School rank among schools in Aberdeen?
By Resource Investment Index, Swan Creek School ranks #1 of 5 schools in Aberdeen, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Aberdeen on the city page.
Is Swan Creek School a good school?
Swan Creek School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% 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 Harford County Public Schools?
Besides Swan Creek School, Harford County Public Schools also operates Edgewood High (1,440 students), Aberdeen High (1,396 students), and Bel Air High (1,341 students). See the Harford County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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