Overview
Central Elementary is a public elementary serving grades 0–5 in Edgewater, Maryland. The school enrolls 566 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
13.7:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Serves a relatively affluent student body
17% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 54% state average)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
Type School —
Lugar LevelElementary
Grade Span0–5
Distrito ng DistritoAnne Arundel County Public Schools
County24003
City CityEdgewater
ZIP21037
Charter School No
Magnet School Magnet SchoolNo
Titulo INo
NCES School ID240006000053
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment566
White79.3%
Hispanic / Latino12.7%
Black / African American2.3%
Asian1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races3.9%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
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.
FRL %17%
State Avg54%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)