- Enrollment
- 3,266
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Olney, MD
William H. Farquhar Middle
Federal NCES profile for William H. Farquhar Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 240048000957
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
William H. Farquhar Middle earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Maryland schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Maryland schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Olney · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.1:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 29.2%
- free-lunch eligible
William H. Farquhar Middle has class sizes larger than 82% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, William H. Farquhar Middle ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Olney, MD.
School address
District: Montgomery County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240048000957 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
William H. Farquhar Middle held near 646 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 40.6 → 45.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-28 students YoY 240048000957 · Olney, MD Middle · MID · TRAD
682 enr · 17.1:1 · 29.2% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Montgomery Blair High (3,266 students)
William H. Farquhar Middle held near 646 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount). Teacher FTE added 40.6 → 45.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
William H. Farquhar Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Montgomery Bla
Montgomery Blair High
3,266 students
- Walter Johnson
Walter Johnson High
3,016 students
- Wheaton High
Wheaton High
2,794 students
- Gaithersburg H
Gaithersburg High
2,441 students
- Seneca Valley
Seneca Valley High
2,409 students
- This school 682
William H. Farquhar Middle
682 students
What this shows William H. Farquhar Middle reports 682 students on the CCD universe file.
How William H. Farquhar Middle compares
William H. Farquhar Middle 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 | 17.1:1 | ▲ 18% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.2% | ▼ 40% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 682 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
682
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 82% in Maryland - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.9%
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
$19,456
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 227 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 32.8%
African American 24.0%
Hispanic or Latino 22.7%
Asian 10.4%
Two or More 9.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 32.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 76.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 76.4, William H. Farquhar Middle is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Montgomery County Public Schools reports $19,456 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How William H. Farquhar Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery Blair High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Walter Johnson High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wheaton High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gaithersburg High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Seneca Valley High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to William H. Farquhar Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,016
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 2,794
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,441
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 2,409
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar middle schools in Olney
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle 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 (~682 students)
Frequently asked questions about William H. Farquhar Middle
How many students attend William H. Farquhar Middle?
William H. Farquhar Middle has 682 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Olney, MD. CCD year-over-year: 674 (2022-23) → 646 (2023-24), nearly flat (-28).
What is the student-teacher ratio at William H. Farquhar Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at William H. Farquhar Middle is 17.1:1, which is 18% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at William H. Farquhar Middle?
29.2% of students at William H. Farquhar Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of William H. Farquhar Middle?
The largest demographic group at William H. Farquhar Middle is White at 32.8% of enrollment, in Olney, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 76.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for William H. Farquhar Middle?
William H. Farquhar Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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 William H. Farquhar Middle rank among public schools in Olney?
By Resource Investment Index, William H. Farquhar Middle ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Olney, 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 Olney on the city page.
What other schools are in Montgomery County Public Schools?
Besides William H. Farquhar Middle, Montgomery County Public Schools also operates Montgomery Blair High (3,266 students), Walter Johnson High (3,016 students), and Wheaton High (2,794 students). See the Montgomery County Public Schools district page for the complete list.