At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 512
434
Total Enrollment
State avg: 54%
20%-34pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
12.4:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
Pershing Hill Elementary is a public elementary serving grades 0–5 in Ft Meade, Maryland. The school enrolls 434 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
Smaller-than-average class sizes
12.4:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Serves a relatively affluent student body
20% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 54% state average)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictAnne Arundel County Public Schools
County24003
CityFt Meade
ZIP20755
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID240006000114
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment434
White37.8%
Hispanic / Latino20.3%
Black / African American25.6%
Asian1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
Two or More Races14.3%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
37.8%
Hispanic
20.3%
Black
25.6%
Asian
1.8%
Two+
14.3%
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.