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Federalsburg Elementary School

302 S University Ave, Federalsburg, MD 21632Caroline County Public Schools →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–05Non-Charter
390
Students
Total enrolled
$20,319
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 42% vs nat'l
12.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 21% vs nat'l
35/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 31% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 390 students in grades PK–05 in Federalsburg, Maryland.
42% above average funding
District spends $20,319 per pupil, 42% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 35th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Federalsburg Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary in Federalsburg, Maryland, serving grades PK–05 with 390 students. The district invests $20,319 per student — 42% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 81% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. A neighborhood opportunity score of 35/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at Federalsburg Elementary School

390
Total Students
12.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
81%
Free Lunch
32
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution213 male · 177 female
55%
45%
Male 55%Female 45%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility81%
National avg 52% · 314 students
Student Composition
35%
41%
16%
Asian3%
White35%
Hispanic / Latino6%
Black41%
Multiracial16%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 240018000521

Academic Outcomes at Federalsburg Elementary School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
35
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 35th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 8th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 21632

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$20,319Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$20,319
State avg
$28,238
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$8,940
Student Support$3,861
Administration$2,438
Operations$3,048
Other$2,032
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $20,319 spent per student, an estimated $9,001 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
68%
19%
State government
68.1%
Local (property tax)
19.1%
Federal programs
12.8%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $20,319/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-median neighborhood opportunity score (35/100) — national median is 50
  • 81% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Greensboro Elementary SchoolDenton Elementary SchoolRidgely Elementary SchoolPreston Elementary School
↓
Middle
Lockerman Middle SchoolColonel Richardson Middle School
↓
High School
North Caroline High SchoolColonel Richardson High School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 05
Location—
CountyCaroline County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictCaroline County Public Schools →
Phone: (410)479-2761
NCES ID: 240018000521
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Federalsburg seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Caroline County Public Schools
High
North Caroline High School
1,226 students · 09–12
● 39 opp59% FRL
Mid
Lockerman Middle School
866 students · 06–08
● 41 opp66% FRL
Elem
Greensboro Elementary School
785 students · PK–05
● 38 opp81% FRL
Elem
Denton Elementary School
627 students · PK–05
● 41 opp61% FRL
High
Colonel Richardson High School
549 students · 09–12
● 35 opp66% FRL
Elem
Ridgely Elementary School
444 students · PK–05
● 39 opp55% FRL
Elem
Preston Elementary School
406 students · PK–05
● 40 opp60% FRL
Mid
Colonel Richardson Middle School
374 students · 06–08
● 35 opp72% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
302 S University Ave, Federalsburg, MD 21632
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.