At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 515
396
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
26%-26.7pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
13.2:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
Shady Side Elementary is a public elementary serving grades -1–5 in Shady Side, Maryland. The school enrolls 396 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
13.2:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–5
DistrictAnne Arundel County Public Schools
County24003
CityShady Side
ZIP20764
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID240006000128
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment396
White83.3%
Hispanic / Latino6.2%
Black / African American4.2%
Two or More Races6.2%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
83.3%
Hispanic
6.2%
Black
4.2%
Two+
6.2%
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.