Enrollment
736
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Frederick, MD
Urbana Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Urbana Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240033000652
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Urbana Elementary earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Maryland schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Maryland schools.
- #12 of 18
- schools in Frederick · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.4:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 16.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Urbana Elementary has class sizes larger than 95% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Urbana Elementary ranks #12 of 18 schools in Frederick, MD.
School address
District: Frederick County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240033000652 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.4:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
+34% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
16.5%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
-66% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Urbana Elementary compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at Urbana Elementary
Urbana Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Frederick, Maryland, enrolling 736 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.4:1 is larger than about 95% of Maryland schools and 34% above the 14.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 16.5% free-meal eligibility runs 66% below the Maryland average.
Enrollment of 736 puts it in the larger third of Maryland schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,382 scored Maryland schools.
Against 213 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #118.
Its student body is led by White (41%) and Asian (23%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 73/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 368 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
16.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Frederick County Public Schools spends $14,981 per pupil, 27% below the Maryland average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Frederick's public schools, it stands alongside Waverley Elementary (965 students): Urbana Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.4:1 vs 14.8:1).
Frederick County Public Schools also operates Gov. Thomas Johnson High (2,066 students) and Urbana High (1,989 students) alongside Urbana Elementary.
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 Urbana Elementary compares
Urbana Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.4:1 | ▲ 34% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.5% | ▼ 66% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 736 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.4:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
736
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
16.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% 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
19.4:1
students per teacher
- 34% above state mean
Top 95% in Maryland - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,981
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 368 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.1 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 40.6%
Asian 23.2%
Hispanic or Latino 17.3%
African American 10.3%
Two or More 8.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 40.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.4, Urbana Elementary is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Frederick County Public Schools, which includes Urbana Elementary.
$14,981
Per student
-27%
vs Maryland
Avg $20,446
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How Urbana 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 | Lower 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 Urbana Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,066
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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 Frederick
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Waverley Elementary
Standard public school
965 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Tuscarora Elementary
Standard public school
793 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Whittier Elementary
Standard public school
779 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Ballenger Creek Elementary
Standard public school
715 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
North Frederick Elementary
Standard public school
660 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Yellow Springs Elementary
Standard public school
628 students 18.5:1 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 (~736 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Urbana Elementary
How many students attend Urbana Elementary?
Urbana Elementary has 736 students enrolled. It is a public school in Frederick, MD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Urbana Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Urbana Elementary is 19.4:1, which is 34% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Urbana Elementary?
16.5% of students at Urbana Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Urbana Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Urbana Elementary is White at 40.6% of enrollment, in Frederick, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Urbana Elementary?
Urbana Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical 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 Urbana Elementary rank among schools in Frederick?
By Resource Investment Index, Urbana Elementary ranks #12 of 18 schools in Frederick, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Frederick on the city page.
Is Urbana Elementary a good school?
Urbana Elementary earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Maryland schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Frederick County Public Schools?
Besides Urbana 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.
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