- Enrollment
- 1,179
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Trappe, MD
White Marsh Elementary
Federal NCES profile for White Marsh Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240063001252
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
White Marsh Elementary earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median.
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 50.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 289
- students enrolled
White Marsh Elementary has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Talbot County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240063001252 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
White Marsh Elementary held near 278 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 22.8 → 21.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 240063001252 · Trappe, MD Other · SMALL · TRAD
289 enr · 13.1:1 · 50.3% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Easton High (1,179 students)
White Marsh Elementary held near 278 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 22.8 → 21.8 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
- Easton High
Easton High
1,179 students
- Easton Element
Easton Elementary
1,075 students
- Easton Middle
Easton Middle
703 students
- St. Michaels M 449
St. Michaels Middle/High School
449 students
- Chapel Distric 359
Chapel District Elementary
359 students
- This school 289
White Marsh Elementary
289 students
What this shows White Marsh Elementary reports 289 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.3% | ▲ 3% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 289 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
289
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 31% in Maryland - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.9%
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
$16,056
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $18,753
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 289 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.6%
Hispanic or Latino 19.0%
African American 11.1%
Two or More 5.5%
Asian 2.8%
Largest group: White at 61.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.8, White Marsh Elementary is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Talbot County Public Schools reports $16,056 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Easton High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Easton Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Easton Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| St. Michaels Middle/High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chapel District Elementary | Similar size | Lower 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
- 1,075
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 703
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 359
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~289 students)
Frequently asked questions about White Marsh Elementary
How many students attend White Marsh Elementary?
White Marsh Elementary has 289 students enrolled. It is a public school in Trappe, MD. CCD year-over-year: 288 (2022-23) → 278 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at White Marsh Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at White Marsh Elementary is 13.1:1, which is 10% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 17% 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 White Marsh Elementary?
50.3% 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 61.6% of enrollment, in Trappe, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for White Marsh Elementary?
White Marsh 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).
What other schools are in Talbot County Public Schools?
Besides White Marsh Elementary, Talbot County Public Schools also operates Easton High (1,179 students), Easton Elementary (1,075 students), and Easton Middle (703 students). See the Talbot County Public Schools district page for the complete list.