- Enrollment
- 2,118
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mechanicsville, MD
White Marsh Elementary
Federal NCES profile for White Marsh Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 240060001240
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
White Marsh Elementary earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Mechanicsville · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 30.9%
- free-lunch eligible
White Marsh Elementary has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, White Marsh Elementary ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Mechanicsville, MD.
School address
District: St. Mary's County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240060001240 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
White Marsh Elementary held near 224 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 15.3 → 15.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 240060001240 · Mechanicsville, MD Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
220 enr · 14.7:1 · 30.9% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Leonardtown High (2,118 students)
White Marsh Elementary held near 224 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE held 15.3 → 15.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
White Marsh Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Leonardtown Hi
Leonardtown High
2,118 students
- Great Mills Hi
Great Mills High
1,697 students
- Chopticon High
Chopticon High
1,526 students
- Leonardtown Mi
Leonardtown Middle
969 students
- Spring Ridge M
Spring Ridge Middle
913 students
- This school 220
White Marsh Elementary
220 students
What this shows White Marsh Elementary reports 220 students on the CCD universe file.
How White Marsh Elementary compares
White Marsh 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 | 14.7:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.9% | ▼ 37% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 220 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
220
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 53% in Maryland - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.3%
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
$17,088
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $18,753
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 220 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.7%
Hispanic or Latino 11.4%
African American 10.5%
Two or More 9.1%
Asian 1.4%
Largest group: White at 67.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.9, White Marsh Elementary is about as mixed as the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for St. Mary's County Public Schools reports $17,088 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How White Marsh Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leonardtown High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Great Mills High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chopticon High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Leonardtown Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spring Ridge Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to White Marsh Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,697
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,526
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 969
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 913
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar elementary schools in Mechanicsville
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~220 students)
Frequently asked questions about White Marsh Elementary
How many students attend White Marsh Elementary?
White Marsh Elementary has 220 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mechanicsville, MD. CCD year-over-year: 220 (2022-23) → 224 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at White Marsh Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at White Marsh Elementary is 14.7:1, which is 1% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at White Marsh Elementary?
30.9% of students at White Marsh Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of White Marsh Elementary?
The largest demographic group at White Marsh Elementary is White at 67.7% of enrollment, in Mechanicsville, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for White Marsh Elementary?
White Marsh Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 White Marsh Elementary rank among public schools in Mechanicsville?
By Resource Investment Index, White Marsh Elementary ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Mechanicsville, 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 Mechanicsville on the city page.
What other schools are in St. Mary's County Public Schools?
Besides White Marsh Elementary, St. Mary's County Public Schools also operates Leonardtown High (2,118 students), Great Mills High (1,697 students), and Chopticon High (1,526 students). See the St. Mary's County Public Schools district page for the complete list.