Enrollment
451
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Annapolis, MD
Windsor Farm Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Windsor Farm Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240006001516
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Windsor Farm Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median.
- #6 of 12
- schools in Annapolis · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 27.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Windsor Farm Elementary has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Windsor Farm Elementary ranks #6 of 12 schools in Annapolis, MD.
School address
District: Anne Arundel County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240006001516 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.9%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
-43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Windsor Farm Elementary compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at Windsor Farm Elementary
Windsor Farm Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Annapolis, Maryland, enrolling 451 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Maryland schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 27.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 451 students, its enrollment sits close to the Maryland median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,382 scored Maryland schools.
Against 234 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #75.
Its student body is led by White (66%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%) (diversity index 53/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 451 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
15.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Annapolis's public schools, it stands alongside Cape St. Claire Elementary (660 students): Windsor Farm Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.3:1 vs 16.1:1).
Anne Arundel County Public Schools also operates Glen Burnie High (2,226 students) and North County High (2,161 students) alongside Windsor Farm 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 Windsor Farm Elementary compares
Windsor Farm 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 8% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.9% | ▼ 43% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 451 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
451
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
27.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 34% in Maryland - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,620
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 451 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: 0.7 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 65.6%
Hispanic or Latino 16.0%
Two or More 7.5%
African American 7.3%
Asian 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 65.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.2, Windsor Farm 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 Anne Arundel County Public Schools, which includes Windsor Farm Elementary.
$16,620
Per student
-19%
vs Maryland
Avg $20,446
+0%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 56.4%
State 32.3%
Federal 11.4%
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 Windsor Farm Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Burnie High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North County High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Broadneck High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Annapolis High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Meade High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Windsor Farm Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,226
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,161
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 2,143
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,075
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,045
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar other schools in Annapolis
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Cape St. Claire Elementary
Standard public school
660 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Walter S. Mills - Parole Elementary
Standard public school
559 students 11:1 students per teacher
Germantown Elementary
Standard public school
467 students 11.1:1 students per teacher
Tyler Heights Elementary
Standard public school
416 students 10.1:1 students per teacher
Hillsmere Elementary
Standard public school
402 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Rolling Knolls Elementary
Standard public school
402 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
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 (~451 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Windsor Farm Elementary
How many students attend Windsor Farm Elementary?
Windsor Farm Elementary has 451 students enrolled. It is a public school in Annapolis, MD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Windsor Farm Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Windsor Farm Elementary is 13.3:1, which is 8% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 15% 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 Windsor Farm Elementary?
27.9% of students at Windsor Farm Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Windsor Farm Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Windsor Farm Elementary is White at 65.6% of enrollment, in Annapolis, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Windsor Farm Elementary?
Windsor Farm Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Windsor Farm Elementary rank among schools in Annapolis?
By Resource Investment Index, Windsor Farm Elementary ranks #6 of 12 schools in Annapolis, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Annapolis on the city page.
Is Windsor Farm Elementary a good school?
Windsor Farm Elementary earns 47/100 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 Anne Arundel County Public Schools?
Besides Windsor Farm Elementary, Anne Arundel County Public Schools also operates Glen Burnie High (2,226 students), North County High (2,161 students), and Broadneck High (2,143 students). See the Anne Arundel County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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