- Enrollment
- 2,066
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Frederick, MD
Yellow Springs Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Yellow Springs Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240033000661
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Yellow Springs Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Maryland schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Maryland schools.
- #8 of 18
- schools in Frederick · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.5:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 20.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Yellow Springs Elementary has class sizes larger than 92% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Yellow Springs Elementary ranks #8 of 18 schools in Frederick, MD.
School address
District: Frederick County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240033000661 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Yellow Springs Elementary held near 605 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 34.8 → 35.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 240033000661 · Frederick, MD Other · MID · TRAD
628 enr · 18.5:1 · 20.6% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Gov. Thomas Johnson High (2,066 students)
Yellow Springs Elementary held near 605 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 34.8 → 35.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Yellow Springs Elementary 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 628
Yellow Springs Elementary
628 students
What this shows Yellow Springs Elementary reports 628 students on the CCD universe file.
How Yellow Springs Elementary compares
Yellow Springs Elementary 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 | 18.5:1 | ▲ 28% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.6% | ▼ 58% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 628 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
628
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% 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
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 92% in Maryland - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.2%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 314 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 38.5%
African American 27.9%
Hispanic or Latino 16.6%
Two or More 10.2%
Asian 6.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 38.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.2, Yellow Springs Elementary 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 Yellow Springs Elementary 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 Yellow Springs Elementary'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 other schools in Frederick
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Waverley Elementary
Standard public school
965 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Tuscarora Elementary
Standard public school
793 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Whittier Elementary
Standard public school
779 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Urbana Elementary
Standard public school
736 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
Ballenger Creek Elementary
Standard public school
715 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
North Frederick Elementary
Standard public school
660 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~628 students)
Frequently asked questions about Yellow Springs Elementary
How many students attend Yellow Springs Elementary?
Yellow Springs Elementary has 628 students enrolled. It is a public school in Frederick, MD. CCD year-over-year: 588 (2022-23) → 605 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Yellow Springs Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Yellow Springs Elementary is 18.5:1, which is 28% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Yellow Springs Elementary?
20.6% of students at Yellow Springs Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Yellow Springs Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Yellow Springs Elementary is White at 38.5% of enrollment, in Frederick, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Yellow Springs Elementary?
Yellow Springs Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical 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 Yellow Springs Elementary rank among schools in Frederick?
By Resource Investment Index, Yellow Springs Elementary ranks #8 of 18 schools in Frederick, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Frederick on the city page.
What other schools are in Frederick County Public Schools?
Besides Yellow Springs Elementary, 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.