- Enrollment
- 2,066
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Windsor Knolls Middle held near 754 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 42.0 → 43.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 240033000392 · Ijamsville, MD Middle · MID · TRAD
812 enr · 19.3:1 · 11.6% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Gov. Thomas Johnson High (2,066 students)
Windsor Knolls Middle held near 754 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 42.0 → 43.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Windsor Knolls Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gov. Thomas Jo
Gov. Thomas Johnson High
2,066 students
- Urbana High
Urbana High
1,989 students
- Frederick High
Frederick High
1,821 students
- Tuscarora High
Tuscarora High
1,735 students
- Oakdale High
Oakdale High
1,702 students
- This school 812
Windsor Knolls Middle
812 students
What this shows Windsor Knolls Middle reports 812 students on the CCD universe file.
How Windsor Knolls Middle compares
Windsor Knolls Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$16,233
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $18,753
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.
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
District finance for Frederick County Public Schools reports $16,233 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~812 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 744 (2022-23) → 754 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.