- Enrollment
- 2,226
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Odenton, MD
Waugh Chapel Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Waugh Chapel Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240006000138
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Waugh Chapel Elementary earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Maryland schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Odenton · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 22.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Waugh Chapel Elementary has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Waugh Chapel Elementary ranks #1 of 3 schools in Odenton, MD.
School address
District: Anne Arundel County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240006000138 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Waugh Chapel Elementary held near 564 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 39.3 → 41.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 240006000138 · Odenton, MD Other · MID · TRAD
549 enr · 14.1:1 · 22.3% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Glen Burnie High (2,226 students)
Waugh Chapel Elementary held near 564 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 39.3 → 41.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Waugh Chapel 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 549
Waugh Chapel Elementary
549 students
What this shows Waugh Chapel Elementary reports 549 students on the CCD universe file.
How Waugh Chapel Elementary compares
Waugh Chapel 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 | 14.1:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.3% | ▼ 54% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 549 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
549
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% below the Maryland average of 49.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 45% in Maryland - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 275 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 41.7%
African American 22.2%
Hispanic or Latino 19.3%
Two or More 9.3%
Asian 6.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 41.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.6, Waugh Chapel 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 Waugh Chapel Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Burnie High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North County High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Broadneck High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Annapolis High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Meade High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Waugh Chapel 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 Odenton
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 (~549 students)
Frequently asked questions about Waugh Chapel Elementary
How many students attend Waugh Chapel Elementary?
Waugh Chapel Elementary has 549 students enrolled. It is a public school in Odenton, MD. CCD year-over-year: 573 (2022-23) → 564 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waugh Chapel Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Waugh Chapel Elementary is 14.1:1, which is 3% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 10% 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 Waugh Chapel Elementary?
22.3% of students at Waugh Chapel Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Waugh Chapel Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Waugh Chapel Elementary is White at 41.7% of enrollment, in Odenton, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Waugh Chapel Elementary?
Waugh Chapel Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher 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 Waugh Chapel Elementary rank among schools in Odenton?
By Resource Investment Index, Waugh Chapel Elementary ranks #1 of 3 schools in Odenton, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Odenton on the city page.
What other schools are in Anne Arundel County Public Schools?
Besides Waugh Chapel 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.