At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 515
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
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID240006000053
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment580
White81.0%
Hispanic / Latino10.5%
Black / African American2.5%
Asian0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
Two or More Races4.9%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
81.0%
Hispanic
10.5%
Black
2.5%
Asian
0.9%
Two+
4.9%
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.