- Enrollment
- 1,440
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fallston, MD
Youths Benefit Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Youths Benefit Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240039000717
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Youths Benefit Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Maryland schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Fallston · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.3:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 11.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Youths Benefit Elementary has class sizes larger than 91% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Youths Benefit Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Fallston, MD.
School address
District: Harford County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240039000717 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Youths Benefit Elementary held near 1,114 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 63.3 → 63.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 240039000717 · Fallston, MD Other · MID · TRAD
1,151 enr · 18.3:1 · 11.3% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Edgewood High (1,440 students)
Youths Benefit Elementary held near 1,114 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE held 63.3 → 63.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Youths Benefit Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Edgewood High
Edgewood High
1,440 students
- Aberdeen High
Aberdeen High
1,396 students
- Bel Air High
Bel Air High
1,341 students
- C. Milton Wrig
C. Milton Wright High
1,291 students
- North Harford
North Harford High
1,204 students
- This school
Youths Benefit Elementary
1,151 students
What this shows Youths Benefit Elementary reports 1,151 students on the CCD universe file.
How Youths Benefit Elementary compares
Youths Benefit 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 | 18.3:1 | ▲ 26% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.3% | ▼ 77% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,151 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,151
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% 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
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 91% in Maryland - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$17,493
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $18,753
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 576 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
Two or More 4.6%
African American 3.5%
Asian 2.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 84.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.5, Youths Benefit Elementary is less mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Harford County Public Schools reports $17,493 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Youths Benefit Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edgewood High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Aberdeen High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bel Air High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| C. Milton Wright High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Harford High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Youths Benefit Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,396
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,341
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,291
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,204
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~1,151 students)
Frequently asked questions about Youths Benefit Elementary
How many students attend Youths Benefit Elementary?
Youths Benefit Elementary has 1,151 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fallston, MD. CCD year-over-year: 1,123 (2022-23) → 1,114 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Youths Benefit Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Youths Benefit Elementary is 18.3:1, which is 26% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Youths Benefit Elementary?
11.3% of students at Youths Benefit Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Youths Benefit Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Youths Benefit Elementary is White at 84.2% of enrollment, in Fallston, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Youths Benefit Elementary?
Youths Benefit Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Youths Benefit Elementary rank among public schools in Fallston?
By Resource Investment Index, Youths Benefit Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Fallston, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Harford County Public Schools?
Besides Youths Benefit Elementary, Harford County Public Schools also operates Edgewood High (1,440 students), Aberdeen High (1,396 students), and Bel Air High (1,341 students). See the Harford County Public Schools district page for the complete list.