- Enrollment
- 2,066
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mt Airy, MD
Twin Ridge Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Twin Ridge Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240033000159
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Twin Ridge Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Maryland schools.
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 17.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 703
- students enrolled
Twin Ridge Elementary has class sizes larger than 94% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Frederick County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240033000159 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Twin Ridge Elementary held near 689 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 37.9 → 40.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 240033000159 · Mt Airy, MD Other · MID · TRAD
703 enr · 19:1 · 17.0% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Gov. Thomas Johnson High (2,066 students)
Twin Ridge Elementary held near 689 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 37.9 → 40.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Twin Ridge Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gov. Thomas Jo
Gov. Thomas Johnson High
2,066 students
- Urbana High
Urbana High
1,989 students
- Frederick High
Frederick High
1,821 students
- Tuscarora High
Tuscarora High
1,735 students
- Oakdale High
Oakdale High
1,702 students
- This school 703
Twin Ridge Elementary
703 students
What this shows Twin Ridge Elementary reports 703 students on the CCD universe file.
How Twin Ridge Elementary compares
Twin Ridge 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 | 19:1 | ▲ 31% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.0% | ▼ 65% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 703 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
703
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% 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
19:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 94% in Maryland - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.8%
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
$16,233
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 352 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.1%
Hispanic or Latino 9.5%
Two or More 8.3%
Asian 4.0%
African American 2.1%
Largest group: White at 76.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.3, Twin Ridge Elementary is less mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Frederick County Public Schools reports $16,233 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Twin Ridge Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gov. Thomas Johnson High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Urbana High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Frederick High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tuscarora High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oakdale High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Twin Ridge Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,989
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,821
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,735
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,702
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar other schools in Mt Airy
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 (~703 students)
Frequently asked questions about Twin Ridge Elementary
How many students attend Twin Ridge Elementary?
Twin Ridge Elementary has 703 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mt Airy, MD. CCD year-over-year: 678 (2022-23) → 689 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Twin Ridge Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Twin Ridge Elementary is 19:1, which is 31% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Twin Ridge Elementary?
17.0% of students at Twin Ridge Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Twin Ridge Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Twin Ridge Elementary is White at 76.1% of enrollment, in Mt Airy, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Twin Ridge Elementary?
Twin Ridge Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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 Frederick County Public Schools?
Besides Twin Ridge Elementary, Frederick County Public Schools also operates Gov. Thomas Johnson High (2,066 students), Urbana High (1,989 students), and Frederick High (1,821 students). See the Frederick County Public Schools district page for the complete list.