- Enrollment
- 2,226
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Severn, MD
Van Bokkelen Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Van Bokkelen Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240006000137
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 6
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Van Bokkelen Elementary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Maryland schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Severn · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.4:1
- small classes for Maryland
- 82.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Van Bokkelen Elementary has class sizes smaller than 78% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Van Bokkelen Elementary ranks #3 of 3 schools in Severn, MD.
School address
District: Anne Arundel County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240006000137 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+31 students YoY
Van Bokkelen Elementary grew from 402 students in 2022-23 to 433 in 2023-24 (+7.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 38.8 → 37.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+31 students YoY 240006000137 · Severn, MD Other · SMALL · TRAD
471 enr · 12.4:1 · 82.3% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Glen Burnie High (2,226 students)
Van Bokkelen Elementary grew from 402 students in 2022-23 to 433 in 2023-24 (+7.7%). Teacher FTE lost 38.8 → 37.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Van Bokkelen Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Glen Burnie Hi
Glen Burnie High
2,226 students
- North County H
North County High
2,161 students
- Broadneck High
Broadneck High
2,143 students
- Annapolis High
Annapolis High
2,075 students
- Meade High
Meade High
2,045 students
- This school 471
Van Bokkelen Elementary
471 students
What this shows Van Bokkelen Elementary reports 471 students on the CCD universe file.
How Van Bokkelen Elementary compares
Van Bokkelen Elementary 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 | 12.4:1 | ▼ 14% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.3% | ▲ 68% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 471 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
471
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% above the Maryland average of 49.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 22% in Maryland - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
34.0%
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
$17,624
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $18,753
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 471 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 61.4%
Hispanic or Latino 27.0%
White 4.9%
Two or More 4.2%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 61.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.6, Van Bokkelen Elementary is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Anne Arundel County Public Schools reports $17,624 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Van Bokkelen Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Burnie High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North County High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Broadneck High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Annapolis High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Meade High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Van Bokkelen Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,161
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 2,143
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,075
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,045
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar other schools in Severn
2 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 (~471 students)
Frequently asked questions about Van Bokkelen Elementary
How many students attend Van Bokkelen Elementary?
Van Bokkelen Elementary has 471 students enrolled. It is a public school in Severn, MD. CCD year-over-year: 402 (2022-23) → 433 (2023-24), up 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Van Bokkelen Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Van Bokkelen Elementary is 12.4:1, which is 14% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 21% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Van Bokkelen Elementary?
82.3% of students at Van Bokkelen Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Van Bokkelen Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Van Bokkelen Elementary is African American at 61.4% of enrollment, in Severn, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Van Bokkelen Elementary?
Van Bokkelen Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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).
How does Van Bokkelen Elementary rank among schools in Severn?
By Resource Investment Index, Van Bokkelen Elementary ranks #3 of 3 schools in Severn, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Anne Arundel County Public Schools?
Besides Van Bokkelen Elementary, Anne Arundel County Public Schools also operates Glen Burnie High (2,226 students), North County High (2,161 students), and Broadneck High (2,143 students). See the Anne Arundel County Public Schools district page for the complete list.