At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 515
127
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
59%+6.4pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
6.0:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–12
Grade Span
Other
Level
Overview
Central Special School is a public other serving grades -1–12 in Edgewater, Maryland. The school enrolls 127 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
6:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelOther
Grade Span-1–12
DistrictAnne Arundel County Public Schools
County24003
CityEdgewater
ZIP21037
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID240006000056
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment127
White47.9%
Hispanic / Latino19.7%
Black / African American19.7%
Asian4.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.7%
Two or More Races7.0%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
47.9%
Hispanic
19.7%
Black
19.7%
Asian
4.9%
Two+
7.0%
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.