Enrollment
587
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 240021000554
William Winchester Elementary — Westminster, MD
Federal NCES profile for William Winchester Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 36/100.
👥 Class size 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 40
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Carroll County Public Schools · Maryland
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.5:1
vs 14.4:1 Maryland avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.5%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
-30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How William Winchester Elementary compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
William Winchester Elementary reports 587 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 35.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 15% above the Maryland state mean of 14.4:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 4% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 34.5% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 30% below the Maryland average and 33% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 587 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 23.9% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Carroll County Public Schools spends $18,751 per pupil district-wide, below the Maryland average of $22,498 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 54.2% from local sources (property taxes), 37.6% from the state, and 8.2% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How William Winchester Elementary compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Maryland state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.5:1 | ▲ 15% | 14.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.5% | ▼ 30% | 49.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 587 | top 58% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
34.5%
free-lunch eligible
— 30% 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
16.5:1
students per teacher
— 15% above state mean
Top 80% in Maryland — lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,751
per pupil, district-wide
— below Maryland avg of $22,498
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 587 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 587 Top 58% in Maryland — larger than 42% of 1,383 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 35.0
Students per teacher 16.5:1 +15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 34.5% -30% vs state
NCES ID 240021000554
Student demographics
White 67.6%
Hispanic or Latino 18.1%
African American 10.2%
Two or More 2.7%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 67.6% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 587:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 23.9%
In-school suspensions 3
Out-of-school suspensions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Carroll County Public Schools, which includes William Winchester Elementary.
$18,751
Per student
-17%
vs Maryland
Avg $22,498
-4%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 54.2%
State 37.6%
Federal 8.2%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,477
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Enrollment
- 1,339
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Enrollment
- 1,156
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Enrollment
- 1,101
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Enrollment
- 1,007
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
Similar other schools in Westminster
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Cranberry Station Elementary
Standard public school
593 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Westminster Elementary
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564 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Friendship Valley Elementary
Standard public school
518 students 15:1 students per teacher
Robert Moton Elementary
Standard public school
440 students 7.9:1 students per teacher
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about William Winchester Elementary
How many students attend William Winchester Elementary?
William Winchester Elementary has 587 students enrolled. It is a other school in Westminster, MD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William Winchester Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at William Winchester Elementary is 16.5:1, which is 15% higher than the Maryland average of 14.4:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at William Winchester Elementary?
34.5% of students at William Winchester Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of William Winchester Elementary?
The largest demographic group at William Winchester Elementary is White at 67.6%. The school serves a diverse student body in Westminster, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for William Winchester Elementary?
William Winchester Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.