At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 512
454
Total Enrollment
State avg: 54%
13%-41pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
15.1:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
Arnold Elementary is a public elementary serving grades 0–5 in Arnold, Maryland. The school enrolls 454 students. It is part of the Anne Arundel County Public Schools district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Maryland state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Serves a relatively affluent student body
13% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 54% state average)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictAnne Arundel County Public Schools
County24003
CityArnold
ZIP21012
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID240006000038
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment454
White71.8%
Hispanic / Latino9.7%
Black / African American5.9%
Asian3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
Two or More Races8.8%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
71.8%
Hispanic
9.7%
Black
5.9%
Asian
3.3%
Two+
8.8%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
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.