Enrollment
682
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.1:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.2%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
-40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How William H. Farquhar Middle compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at William H. Farquhar Middle
William H. Farquhar Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Olney, Maryland, enrolling 682 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Maryland schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 29.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 682 puts it in the larger third of Maryland schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 95% of the 1,382 Maryland schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 277 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Maryland schools statewide, it ranks #9, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (33%) and African American (24%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 76/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 227 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
10.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Olney's middle schools, it stands alongside Rosa M. Parks Middle (863 students): William H. Farquhar Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.1:1 vs 17.3:1).
Montgomery County Public Schools also operates Montgomery Blair High (3,266 students) and Walter Johnson High (3,016 students) alongside William H. Farquhar Middle.
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 William H. Farquhar Middle compares
William H. Farquhar Middle on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$18,101
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $20,446
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Montgomery County Public Schools, which includes William H. Farquhar Middle.
$18,101
Per student
-11%
vs Maryland
Avg $20,446
+9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 66.0%
State 23.7%
Federal 10.3%
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 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
- 3,266
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- 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.
Similar middle 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 (~682 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.1:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is William H. Farquhar Middle a good school?
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. 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 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.
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