At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 515
530
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
23%-29.9pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
14.3:1
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 530 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
Serves a relatively affluent student body
23% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 53% 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 Enrollment530
White45.0%
Hispanic / Latino22.8%
Black / African American18.2%
Asian2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.1%
Two or More Races10.4%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
45.0%
Hispanic
22.8%
Black
18.2%
Asian
2.0%
Two+
10.4%
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.