Enrollment
533
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Williamsport, MD
Williamsport Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Williamsport Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240066001294
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Williamsport Elementary earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Williamsport · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 53.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Williamsport Elementary has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Williamsport Elementary ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Williamsport, MD.
School address
District: Washington County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240066001294 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.7:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
53.5%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
+9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Williamsport Elementary compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at Williamsport Elementary
Williamsport Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Williamsport, Maryland, enrolling 533 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Maryland schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 53.5% lands close to the Maryland typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 533 students, its enrollment sits close to the Maryland median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,382 scored Maryland schools.
Among 320 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Maryland schools statewide, it ranks #262, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and Hispanic or Latino (11%) (diversity index 52/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 533 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Washington County Public Schools spends $15,838 per pupil, 23% below the Maryland average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Williamsport's public schools, it stands alongside Hickory Elementary (326 students): Williamsport Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.7:1 vs 14.2:1).
Washington County Public Schools also operates South Hagerstown High (1,690 students) and North Hagerstown High (1,583 students) alongside Williamsport Elementary.
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 Williamsport Elementary compares
Williamsport Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.7:1 | ▲ 8% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.5% | ▲ 9% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 533 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
533
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
53.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 66% in Maryland - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.5%
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
$15,838
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $20,446
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 533 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 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 67.0%
Hispanic or Latino 11.1%
Two or More 9.9%
African American 8.8%
Asian 3.2%
Largest group: White at 67.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.0, Williamsport Elementary is about as mixed as the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Washington County Public Schools, which includes Williamsport Elementary.
$15,838
Per student
-23%
vs Maryland
Avg $20,446
-5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.0%
State 53.7%
Federal 15.3%
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 Williamsport Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Hagerstown High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Hagerstown High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Williamsport High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Western Heights Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| E. Russell Hicks Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Williamsport Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,690
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,583
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,061
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 883
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 841
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools in Williamsport
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~533 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Williamsport Elementary
How many students attend Williamsport Elementary?
Williamsport Elementary has 533 students enrolled. It is a public school in Williamsport, MD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Williamsport Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Williamsport Elementary is 15.7:1, which is 8% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Williamsport Elementary?
53.5% of students at Williamsport Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Williamsport Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Williamsport Elementary is White at 67.0% of enrollment, in Williamsport, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Williamsport Elementary?
Williamsport Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical 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 Williamsport Elementary rank among public schools in Williamsport?
By Resource Investment Index, Williamsport Elementary ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Williamsport, 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 Williamsport on the city page.
Is Williamsport Elementary a good school?
Williamsport Elementary earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median. 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 Washington County Public Schools?
Besides Williamsport Elementary, Washington County Public Schools also operates South Hagerstown High (1,690 students), North Hagerstown High (1,583 students), and Williamsport High (1,061 students). See the Washington County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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