Enrollment
793
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 240033001355
Tuscarora Elementary — Frederick, MD
Federal NCES profile for Tuscarora Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 48/100.
👥 Class size 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 39
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: Frederick 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)
49.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.9:1
vs 14.4:1 Maryland avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.4%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
-22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Tuscarora Elementary 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
Tuscarora Elementary reports 793 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 49.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 10% 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 0% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 38.4% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 22% below the Maryland average and 26% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 264 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 24.5% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Frederick County Public Schools spends $16,833 per pupil district-wide, below the Maryland average of $22,498 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 50.4% from local sources (property taxes), 38.3% from the state, and 11.2% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (D), 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 Tuscarora Elementary 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 | 15.9:1 | ▲ 10% | 14.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.4% | ▼ 22% | 49.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 793 | top 77% | — | — |
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
38.4%
free-lunch eligible
— 22% 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
15.9:1
students per teacher
— 10% above state mean
Top 71% in Maryland — lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.5%
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
$16,833
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 264 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 793 Top 77% in Maryland — larger than 23% of 1,383 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 49.0
Students per teacher 15.9:1 +10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 38.4% -22% vs state
NCES ID 240033001355
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 28.8%
African American 27.7%
White 23.2%
Two or More 11.7%
Asian 8.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 28.8% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 3.0
Students per counselor 264:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 24.5%
In-school suspensions 2
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Frederick County Public Schools, which includes Tuscarora Elementary.
$16,833
Per student
-25%
vs Maryland
Avg $22,498
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 50.4%
State 38.3%
Federal 11.2%
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
- 2,066
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Enrollment
- 1,989
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Enrollment
- 1,821
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Enrollment
- 1,735
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Enrollment
- 1,702
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
Similar other schools in Frederick
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Waverley Elementary
Standard public school
965 students 13:1 students per teacher
Whittier Elementary
Standard public school
779 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Urbana Elementary
Standard public school
736 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Ballenger Creek Elementary
Standard public school
715 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
North Frederick Elementary
Standard public school
660 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Yellow Springs Elementary
Standard public school
628 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Tuscarora Elementary
How many students attend Tuscarora Elementary?
Tuscarora Elementary has 793 students enrolled. It is a other school in Frederick, MD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tuscarora Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Tuscarora Elementary is 15.9:1, which is 10% higher than the Maryland average of 14.4:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tuscarora Elementary?
38.4% of students at Tuscarora Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tuscarora Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Tuscarora Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 28.8%. The school serves a diverse student body in Frederick, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tuscarora Elementary?
Tuscarora Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (D) 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.