Enrollment
559
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 240006000112
Walter S. Mills - Parole Elementary — Annapolis, MD
Federal NCES profile for Walter S. Mills - Parole Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 35/100.
👥 Class size 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 14
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Anne Arundel County Public Schools · Maryland
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
51.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.3:1
vs 14.4:1 Maryland avg
-22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
86.0%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
+76% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Walter S. Mills - Parole Elementary compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Walter S. Mills - Parole Elementary reports 559 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 51.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 22% below the Maryland state mean of 14.4:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 29% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 86.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 76% above the Maryland average and 66% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 559 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 34.2% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Anne Arundel County Public Schools spends $19,959 per pupil district-wide, below the Maryland average of $22,498 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 56.4% from local sources (property taxes), 32.3% from the state, and 11.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Walter S. Mills - Parole Elementary compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Maryland state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.3:1 | ▼ 22% | 14.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.0% | ▲ 76% | 49.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 559 | top 55% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
86.0%
free-lunch eligible
— 76% above the Maryland average of 49.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.3:1
students per teacher
— 22% below state mean
Top 11% in Maryland — lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
34.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,959
per pupil, district-wide
— below Maryland avg of $22,498
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 559 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 559 Top 55% in Maryland — larger than 45% of 1,383 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 51.0
Students per teacher 11.3:1 -22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 86.0% +76% vs state
NCES ID 240006000112
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 59.2%
African American 36.1%
Two or More 2.1%
White 1.8%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 59.2% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 559:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 34.2%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 38
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Anne Arundel County Public Schools, which includes Walter S. Mills - Parole Elementary.
$19,959
Per student
-11%
vs Maryland
Avg $22,498
+2%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 56.4%
State 32.3%
Federal 11.4%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,226
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Enrollment
- 2,161
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Enrollment
- 2,143
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Enrollment
- 2,075
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Enrollment
- 2,045
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
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Frequently asked questions about Walter S. Mills - Parole Elementary
How many students attend Walter S. Mills - Parole Elementary?
Walter S. Mills - Parole Elementary has 559 students enrolled. It is a other school in Annapolis, MD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walter S. Mills - Parole Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Walter S. Mills - Parole Elementary is 11.3:1, which is 22% lower than the Maryland average of 14.4:1 and 29% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Walter S. Mills - Parole Elementary?
86.0% of students at Walter S. Mills - Parole Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Walter S. Mills - Parole Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Walter S. Mills - Parole Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 59.2%. The school serves a diverse student body in Annapolis, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Walter S. Mills - Parole Elementary?
Walter S. Mills - Parole Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.