Enrollment
54
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Oakland, MD
Swan Meadow School
Federal NCES profile for Swan Meadow School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 240036000676
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 78
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Swan Meadow School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Maryland schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Maryland.
- #1 of 6
- public schools in Oakland · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 15.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Swan Meadow School has class sizes larger than 89% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Swan Meadow School ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Oakland, MD.
School address
District: Garrett County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240036000676 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
+24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
15.8%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
-68% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Swan Meadow School compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at Swan Meadow School
Swan Meadow School is a lower-poverty, small elementary school in Oakland, Maryland, enrolling 54 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18:1 is larger than about 89% of Maryland schools and 24% above the 14.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 15.8% free-meal eligibility runs 68% below the Maryland average.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 98% of Maryland schools, with 54 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 97% of the 1,382 Maryland schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 17/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 108 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
14.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Garrett County Public Schools spends $27,740 per pupil, 36% above the Maryland average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Oakland's elementary schools, it stands alongside Crellin Elementary (152 students): Swan Meadow School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18:1 vs 16.9:1).
Garrett County Public Schools also operates Southern Garrett High School (870 students) and Broad Ford Elementary (601 students) alongside Swan Meadow 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 Meadow School compares
Swan Meadow 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 | 18:1 | ▲ 24% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.8% | ▼ 68% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 54 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
54
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
15.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% below the Maryland average of 49.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 89% in Maryland - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$27,740
per pupil, district-wide
- above Maryland avg of $20,446
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 90.7%
Two or More 5.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
Largest group: White at 90.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.3, Swan Meadow School is less mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Garrett County Public Schools, which includes Swan Meadow School.
$27,740
Per student
+36%
vs Maryland
Avg $20,446
+67%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.0%
State 60.1%
Federal 10.9%
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 Meadow School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Garrett High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Broad Ford Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northern Garrett High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southern Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northern Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Swan Meadow School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 870
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar elementary schools in Oakland
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~54 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Swan Meadow School
How many students attend Swan Meadow School?
Swan Meadow School has 54 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Oakland, MD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Swan Meadow School?
The student-teacher ratio at Swan Meadow School is 18:1, which is 24% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Swan Meadow School?
15.8% of students at Swan Meadow School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Swan Meadow School?
The largest demographic group at Swan Meadow School is White at 90.7% of enrollment, in Oakland, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Swan Meadow School?
Swan Meadow School has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Swan Meadow School rank among public schools in Oakland?
By Resource Investment Index, Swan Meadow School ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Oakland, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Oakland on the city page.
Is Swan Meadow School a good school?
Swan Meadow School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Maryland schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Maryland. 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 Garrett County Public Schools?
Besides Swan Meadow School, Garrett County Public Schools also operates Southern Garrett High School (870 students), Broad Ford Elementary (601 students), and Northern Garrett High School (439 students). See the Garrett County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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