Ferndale Early Education Center serves 152 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 152 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ferndale Early Education Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Ferndale Early Education Center's student population of 152 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
152 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Ferndale Early Education Center is 0.73, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
5%
7%
Hispanic
22%
22%
Black
42%
33%
White
22%
33%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Ferndale Early Education Center often compared to?
Ferndale Early Education Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Hilltop Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Ferndale Early Education Center?
152 students attend Ferndale Early Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Ferndale Early Education Center students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ferndale Early Education Center?
Ferndale Early Education Center has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ferndale Early Education Center offer ?
Ferndale Early Education Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ferndale Early Education Center part of?
Ferndale Early Education Center is part of Anne Arundel County School District.
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