- Enrollment
- 870
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Swan Meadow School grew from 38 students in 2022-23 to 48 in 2023-24 (+26.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 3.8 → 2.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+10 students YoY 240036000676 · Oakland, MD Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
54 enr · 18:1 · 15.8% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Southern Garrett High School (870 students)
Swan Meadow School grew from 38 students in 2022-23 to 48 in 2023-24 (+26.3%). Teacher FTE lost 3.8 → 2.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Swan Meadow School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Southern Garre
Southern Garrett High School
870 students
- Broad Ford Ele
Broad Ford Elementary
601 students
- Northern Garre
Northern Garrett High School
439 students
- Southern Middl
Southern Middle School
434 students
- Northern Middl 305
Northern Middle School
305 students
- This school 54
Swan Meadow School
54 students
What this shows Swan Meadow School reports 54 students on the CCD universe file.
How Swan Meadow School compares
Swan Meadow School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$19,520
per pupil, district-wide
- above Maryland avg of $18,753
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting 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.
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
District finance for Garrett County Public Schools reports $19,520 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~54 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 38 (2022-23) → 48 (2023-24), up 10.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.