Enrollment
776
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · White Marsh, MD
Vincent Farm Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Vincent Farm Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240012001653
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vincent Farm Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Maryland schools.
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 46.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 776
- students enrolled
Vincent Farm Elementary has class sizes larger than 83% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Baltimore County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240012001653 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
45.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.2:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.0%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
-6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Vincent Farm Elementary compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at Vincent Farm Elementary
Vincent Farm Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in White Marsh, Maryland, enrolling 776 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Maryland schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 46.0% lands close to the Maryland typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 776 puts it in the larger third of Maryland schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,382 scored Maryland schools.
Against 269 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #178.
Its student body is led by African American (48%) and White (26%) (diversity index 68/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 388 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Baltimore County Public Schools also operates Dundalk High (2,087 students) and Perry Hall High (2,012 students) alongside Vincent Farm 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 Vincent Farm Elementary compares
Vincent Farm 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 | 17.2:1 | ▲ 19% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.0% | ▼ 6% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 776 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
776
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
46.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% below the Maryland average of 49.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 83% in Maryland - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
30.4%
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
$16,538
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $20,446
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 388 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.
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
African American 47.9%
White 25.6%
Hispanic or Latino 10.2%
Asian 9.7%
Two or More 6.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 47.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.1, Vincent Farm Elementary is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Baltimore County Public Schools, which includes Vincent Farm Elementary.
$16,538
Per student
-19%
vs Maryland
Avg $20,446
0%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.3%
State 40.7%
Federal 12.0%
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 Vincent Farm Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dundalk High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Perry Hall High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodlawn High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kenwood High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dulaney High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vincent Farm Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,087
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 2,012
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,922
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,900
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,889
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~776 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Vincent Farm Elementary
How many students attend Vincent Farm Elementary?
Vincent Farm Elementary has 776 students enrolled. It is a public school in White Marsh, MD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vincent Farm Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Vincent Farm Elementary is 17.2:1, which is 19% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Vincent Farm Elementary?
46.0% of students at Vincent Farm Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vincent Farm Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Vincent Farm Elementary is African American at 47.9% of enrollment, in White Marsh, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vincent Farm Elementary?
Vincent Farm Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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).
Is Vincent Farm Elementary a good school?
Vincent Farm Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of 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 Baltimore County Public Schools?
Besides Vincent Farm Elementary, Baltimore County Public Schools also operates Dundalk High (2,087 students), Perry Hall High (2,012 students), and Woodlawn High (1,922 students). See the Baltimore County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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