MarylandSchoolsCentral Elementary

Central Elementary

PublicGrades 05
Edgewater, Maryland · Anne Arundel County Public Schools
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students580
ST Ratio13.5:1
FRL15%
Title INo

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 517
580
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
15%-37.7pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
13.5:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level

Overview

Central Elementary is a public elementary serving grades 0–5 in Edgewater, Maryland. The school enrolls 580 students. It is part of the Anne Arundel County Public Schools district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Maryland state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
13.5:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Serves a relatively affluent student body
15% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 53% state average)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type
LevelElementary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictAnne Arundel County Public Schools
County24003
CityEdgewater
ZIP21037
Charter SchoolNo
Magnet SchoolNo
Title INo
NCES School ID240006000053

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment580

Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %15%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)