- Enrollment
- 2,066
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Walkersville, MD
Walkersville Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Walkersville Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240033000654
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Walkersville Elementary earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Maryland schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Maryland schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Walkersville · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.3:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 43.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Walkersville Elementary has class sizes larger than 84% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Walkersville Elementary ranks #3 of 3 schools in Walkersville, MD.
School address
District: Frederick County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240033000654 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Walkersville Elementary held near 698 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 40.5 → 47.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 240033000654 · Walkersville, MD Other · MID · TRAD
692 enr · 17.3:1 · 43.3% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Gov. Thomas Johnson High (2,066 students)
Walkersville Elementary held near 698 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 40.5 → 47.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Walkersville 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 692
Walkersville Elementary
692 students
What this shows Walkersville Elementary reports 692 students on the CCD universe file.
How Walkersville Elementary compares
Walkersville 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 | 17.3:1 | ▲ 19% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.3% | ▼ 12% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 692 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
692
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 84% in Maryland - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
34.5%
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 346 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 37.6%
Hispanic or Latino 24.0%
African American 21.3%
Two or More 12.4%
Asian 4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 37.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.8, Walkersville Elementary is more 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 Walkersville Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gov. Thomas Johnson High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Urbana High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Frederick High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tuscarora High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oakdale High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Walkersville 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 Walkersville
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 (~692 students)
Frequently asked questions about Walkersville Elementary
How many students attend Walkersville Elementary?
Walkersville Elementary has 692 students enrolled. It is a public school in Walkersville, MD. CCD year-over-year: 689 (2022-23) → 698 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walkersville Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Walkersville Elementary is 17.3:1, 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 Walkersville Elementary?
43.3% of students at Walkersville Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Walkersville Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Walkersville Elementary is White at 37.6% of enrollment, in Walkersville, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Walkersville Elementary?
Walkersville Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Walkersville Elementary rank among schools in Walkersville?
By Resource Investment Index, Walkersville Elementary ranks #3 of 3 schools in Walkersville, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Walkersville on the city page.
What other schools are in Frederick County Public Schools?
Besides Walkersville 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.