Enrollment
246
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ft Meade, MD
West Meade Early Education Center
Federal NCES profile for West Meade Early Education Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240006000140
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Meade Early Education Center earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Maryland schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Ft Meade · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 11.9%
- free-lunch eligible
West Meade Early Education Center has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Meade Early Education Center ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Ft Meade, MD.
School address
District: Anne Arundel County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240006000140 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
+0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
11.9%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
-76% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Meade Early Education Center compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Meade Early Education Center
West Meade Early Education Center is a lower-poverty, small combined-grade school in Ft Meade, Maryland, enrolling 246 students.
At 14.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Maryland median, within a few percentage points of the 14.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 11.9% free-meal eligibility runs 76% below the Maryland average.
Enrollment of 246 puts it in the smaller third of Maryland schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,382 scored Maryland schools.
Among 21 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Maryland schools statewide, it ranks #21, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (38%) and Hispanic or Latino (23%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 75/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 246 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Anne Arundel County Public Schools also operates Glen Burnie High (2,226 students) and North County High (2,161 students) alongside West Meade Early Education Center.
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 West Meade Early Education Center compares
West Meade Early Education Center on the metrics families compare, against Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.5:1 | ▼ 0% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.9% | ▼ 76% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 246 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
246
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
11.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% 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
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 50% in Maryland - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,620
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $20,446
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 246 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 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
White 37.8%
Hispanic or Latino 22.8%
Two or More 17.9%
African American 15.0%
Asian 5.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 37.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.8, West Meade Early Education Center is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Anne Arundel County Public Schools, which includes West Meade Early Education Center.
$16,620
Per student
-19%
vs Maryland
Avg $20,446
+0%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How West Meade Early Education Center 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 West Meade Early Education Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,226
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- 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 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 (~246 students)
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Frequently asked questions about West Meade Early Education Center
How many students attend West Meade Early Education Center?
West Meade Early Education Center has 246 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ft Meade, MD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Meade Early Education Center?
The student-teacher ratio at West Meade Early Education Center is 14.5:1, which is 0% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Meade Early Education Center?
11.9% of students at West Meade Early Education Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Meade Early Education Center?
The largest demographic group at West Meade Early Education Center is White at 37.8% of enrollment, in Ft Meade, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Meade Early Education Center?
West Meade Early Education Center has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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).
How does West Meade Early Education Center rank among public schools in Ft Meade?
By Resource Investment Index, West Meade Early Education Center ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Ft Meade, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Ft Meade on the city page.
Is West Meade Early Education Center a good school?
West Meade Early Education Center earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Maryland schools. 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 Anne Arundel County Public Schools?
Besides West Meade Early Education Center, 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.
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