Enrollment
812
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Ijamsville, MD
Windsor Knolls Middle
Federal NCES profile for Windsor Knolls Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 240033000392
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Windsor Knolls Middle earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Maryland schools.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Ijamsville · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19.3:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 11.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Windsor Knolls Middle has class sizes larger than 95% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Windsor Knolls Middle ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Ijamsville, MD.
School address
District: Frederick County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240033000392 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.3:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
+33% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
11.6%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
-76% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Windsor Knolls Middle compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at Windsor Knolls Middle
Windsor Knolls Middle is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Ijamsville, Maryland, enrolling 812 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.3:1 is larger than about 95% of Maryland schools and 33% above the 14.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 11.6% free-meal eligibility runs 76% below the Maryland average.
Enrollment of 812 puts it in the larger third of Maryland schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,382 scored Maryland schools.
Against 153 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #39.
Its student body is led by White (57%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%) (diversity index 63/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 271 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
15.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Frederick County Public Schools spends $14,981 per pupil, 27% below the Maryland average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Ijamsville's middle schools, it stands alongside Urbana Middle (1,090 students): Windsor Knolls Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.3:1 vs 18.5:1).
Frederick County Public Schools also operates Gov. Thomas Johnson High (2,066 students) and Urbana High (1,989 students) alongside Windsor Knolls 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 Windsor Knolls Middle compares
Windsor Knolls 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 | 19.3:1 | ▲ 33% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.6% | ▼ 76% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 812 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
812
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
11.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% below the Maryland average of 49.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 33% above state mean
Top 95% in Maryland - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,981
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $20,446
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 271 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.1 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 56.8%
Hispanic or Latino 14.4%
Asian 14.3%
Two or More 7.9%
African American 6.5%
Largest group: White at 56.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.6, Windsor Knolls Middle is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Frederick County Public Schools, which includes Windsor Knolls Middle.
$14,981
Per student
-27%
vs Maryland
Avg $20,446
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.4%
State 38.3%
Federal 11.2%
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.
How Windsor Knolls Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gov. Thomas Johnson High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Urbana High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Frederick High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tuscarora High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oakdale High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Windsor Knolls Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,066
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,989
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,821
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,735
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,702
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar middle schools in Ijamsville
2 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 (~812 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Windsor Knolls Middle
How many students attend Windsor Knolls Middle?
Windsor Knolls Middle has 812 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Ijamsville, MD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Windsor Knolls Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Windsor Knolls Middle is 19.3:1, which is 33% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 23% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Windsor Knolls Middle?
11.6% of students at Windsor Knolls Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Windsor Knolls Middle?
The largest demographic group at Windsor Knolls Middle is White at 56.8% of enrollment, in Ijamsville, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Windsor Knolls Middle?
Windsor Knolls Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Windsor Knolls Middle rank among middle schools in Ijamsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Windsor Knolls Middle ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Ijamsville, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Ijamsville on the city page.
Is Windsor Knolls Middle a good school?
Windsor Knolls Middle earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of 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 Frederick County Public Schools?
Besides Windsor Knolls Middle, Frederick County Public Schools also operates Gov. Thomas Johnson High (2,066 students), Urbana High (1,989 students), and Frederick High (1,821 students). See the Frederick County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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