Enrollment
330
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Glen Burnie, MD
Woodside Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Woodside Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240006000142
👥 S:T ratio 76
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Woodside Elementary earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Maryland schools.
- #1 of 13
- schools in Glen Burnie · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 6.1:1
- small classes for Maryland
- 72.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Woodside Elementary has class sizes smaller than 97% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Woodside Elementary ranks #1 of 13 schools in Glen Burnie, MD.
School address
District: Anne Arundel County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240006000142 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
54.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
6.1:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
-58% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
72.0%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
+47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Woodside Elementary compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at Woodside Elementary
Woodside Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Glen Burnie, Maryland, enrolling 330 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 6.1:1, Woodside Elementary is leaner than roughly 97% of Maryland schools and 58% under the state's 14.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 72.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 330 puts it in the smaller third of Maryland schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,382 scored Maryland schools.
Among 182 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Maryland schools statewide, it ranks #10, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (42%) and White (29%) (diversity index 69/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 330 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Glen Burnie's public schools, it stands alongside Rippling Woods Elementary (702 students): Woodside Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (6.1:1 vs 19:1).
Anne Arundel County Public Schools also operates Glen Burnie High (2,226 students) and North County High (2,161 students) alongside Woodside 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 Woodside Elementary compares
Woodside 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 | 6.1:1 | ▼ 58% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.0% | ▲ 47% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 330 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.1:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
330
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
72.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
6.1:1
students per teacher
- 58% below state mean
Top 3% in Maryland - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.7%
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
$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 330 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 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
Hispanic or Latino 42.1%
White 29.1%
African American 21.2%
Two or More 5.8%
Asian 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 42.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.0, Woodside Elementary is more mixed than 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 Woodside 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 Woodside Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Burnie High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North County High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Broadneck High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Annapolis High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Meade High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Woodside 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 Glen Burnie
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Rippling Woods Elementary
Standard public school
702 students 19:1 students per teacher
Solley Elementary
Standard public school
674 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Marley Elementary
Standard public school
618 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Southgate Elementary
Standard public school
573 students 11.7:1 students per teacher
Glen Burnie Park Elementary
Standard public school
555 students 15:1 students per teacher
Freetown Elementary
Standard public school
530 students 13.9:1 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 (~330 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Woodside Elementary
How many students attend Woodside Elementary?
Woodside Elementary has 330 students enrolled. It is a public school in Glen Burnie, MD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodside Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Woodside Elementary is 6.1:1, which is 58% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 61% 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 Woodside Elementary?
72.0% of students at Woodside Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Woodside Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Woodside Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 42.1% of enrollment, in Glen Burnie, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Woodside Elementary?
Woodside Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Woodside Elementary rank among schools in Glen Burnie?
By Resource Investment Index, Woodside Elementary ranks #1 of 13 schools in Glen Burnie, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Glen Burnie on the city page.
Is Woodside Elementary a good school?
Woodside Elementary earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% 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 Anne Arundel County Public Schools?
Besides Woodside 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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