- Enrollment
- 1,741
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ellicott City, MD
Waverly Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Waverly Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240042090449
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Waverly Elementary earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median.
- #3 of 7
- schools in Ellicott City · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 9.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Waverly Elementary has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Waverly Elementary ranks #3 of 7 schools in Ellicott City, MD.
School address
District: Howard County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240042090449 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Waverly Elementary held near 868 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 62.5 → 60.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 240042090449 · Ellicott City, MD Other · MID · TRAD
827 enr · 13.3:1 · 9.5% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Marriotts Ridge High (1,741 students)
Waverly Elementary held near 868 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 62.5 → 60.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Waverly Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Marriotts Ridg
Marriotts Ridge High
1,741 students
- Reservoir High
Reservoir High
1,597 students
- Atholton High
Atholton High
1,540 students
- Howard High
Howard High
1,493 students
- Mount Hebron H
Mount Hebron High
1,455 students
- This school
Waverly Elementary
827 students
What this shows Waverly Elementary reports 827 students on the CCD universe file.
How Waverly Elementary compares
Waverly 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 8% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.5% | ▼ 81% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 827 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
827
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 81% below the Maryland average of 49.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 34% in Maryland - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$19,256
per pupil, district-wide
- above Maryland avg of $18,753
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 551 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 54.9%
White 25.8%
African American 7.3%
Two or More 6.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Asian at 54.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.0, Waverly Elementary is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Howard County Public Schools reports $19,256 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Waverly Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marriotts Ridge High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Reservoir High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Atholton High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Howard High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mount Hebron High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Waverly Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,597
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,540
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,493
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,455
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar other schools in Ellicott City
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Veterans Elementary
Standard public school
883 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Bellows Spring Elementary
Standard public school
806 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Centennial Lane Elementary
Standard public school
749 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Ilchester Elementary
Standard public school
482 students 11.5:1 students per teacher
Worthington Elementary
Standard public school
403 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
Homewood School
Alternative education program
109 students 2.7:1 students per teacher
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 (~827 students)
Frequently asked questions about Waverly Elementary
How many students attend Waverly Elementary?
Waverly Elementary has 827 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ellicott City, MD. CCD year-over-year: 867 (2022-23) → 868 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waverly Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Waverly Elementary is 13.3:1, which is 8% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 15% 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 Waverly Elementary?
9.5% of students at Waverly Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Waverly Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Waverly Elementary is Asian at 54.9% of enrollment, in Ellicott City, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Waverly Elementary?
Waverly Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Waverly Elementary rank among schools in Ellicott City?
By Resource Investment Index, Waverly Elementary ranks #3 of 7 schools in Ellicott City, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Ellicott City on the city page.
What other schools are in Howard County Public Schools?
Besides Waverly Elementary, Howard County Public Schools also operates Marriotts Ridge High (1,741 students), Reservoir High (1,597 students), and Atholton High (1,540 students). See the Howard County Public Schools district page for the complete list.