Enrollment
246
Elementary
DISTRICT 471 · STATE 481
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS·NCES 240006000140
West Meade Early Education Center
7722 Ray Street, Ft Meade, MD 20755 · (410) 222-6545 · Anne Arundel County
GRADES PK–KGELEMENTARY21-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL246 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
14.9:1
17 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.1:1 · STATE 13.8:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
34%
84 students
DISTRICT 46% · STATE 54%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 73 | 30% |
| Kindergarten | 173 | 70% |
Student demographics
75%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 70% · STATE 73% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
West Meade Early Education Center→Manor View Elementary
Based on grade levels within Anne Arundel County Public Schools. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
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START A DISCUSSIONSchools most like West Meade Early Education Center
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Meade Early Education Center this school | 246 | 34.1% | N/A |
| Woodfield Elementary Gaithersburg | 314 | 32.2% | 72.5% |
| Parkway Elementary Frederick | 263 | 44.9% | 57.8% |
| South Shore Elementary Crownsville | 268 | 31.0% | 71.2% |
| Westover Elementary Silver Spring | 294 | 29.6% | 69.4% |
| Carroll Creek Montessori Public Charter Frederick | 317 | 27.4% | 52.5% |
Matched among Maryland elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where West Meade Early Education Center ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Maryland | In Anne Arundel County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 246 | #817 of 898 | #79 of 84 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.9:1 | #573 of 857 | #61 of 81 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 74.8% | #31 of 857 | #2 of 81 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 34.1% | #675 of 885 | #50 of 83 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -14.0% | #251 of 551 | #21 of 49 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
246
+36 (+17%) vs 2020
-37% since 1990-91, when it was 390
Student : Teacher
14.9:1
was 11.1:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 246 | 16.5 | 14.9:1 | 34% (84) |
| 2023-24 | 217 | 15.6 | 13.9:1 | 25% (55) |
| 2022-23 | 210 | 17 | 12.3:1 | 22% (46) |
| 2020-21 | 210 | 19 | 11.1:1 | 21% (45) |
| 2017-18 | 286 | 19 | 15.1:1 | 25% (72) |
| 2015-16 | 319 | 20 | 15.9:1 | 34% (110) |
| 2010-11 | 428 | 25 | 17.1:1 | 29% (125) |
| 2000-01 | 351 | 26 | 13.5:1 | 28% (99) |
| 1990-91 | 390 | 21 | 18.6:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for West Meade Early Education Center.
Since 2017-18: students down 14% (286 to 246); teachers down 13% (19 to 16.5).
About West Meade Early Education Center
As a small elementary school, West Meade Early Education Center serves students in Ft Meade, Maryland. It enrolled 246 students in pre-K through kindergarten for the 2024-25 school year. Enrollment is 49% lower than the average for elementary schools in Maryland, which is about 481.
Federal data list 125 schools in Anne Arundel County Public Schools, with 85,029 students enrolled.
No single group makes up more than half of enrollment at West Meade Early Education Center. The largest is White students, at 38%. It is also 23% Hispanic, 18% multiracial, 15% Black, and 5% Asian. For comparison, the population of Anne Arundel County is roughly 63% White. Pick two students at random and there is a 75% chance they belong to different racial or ethnic groups; that figure is the school's diversity index.
Its 16.5 full-time-equivalent teachers give the school a ratio of 14.9:1. The school has more students per teacher than the 13.8:1 average for elementary schools in Maryland. The school's lunch program data list 34% of students as eligible for free or reduced-price meals. The rate at public schools in Anne Arundel County averages 42%, higher than here.
Anne Arundel County has about 598,166 residents, and the median household income is $124,911, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 46% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 4%. In all, Anne Arundel County has 129 public schools and roughly 85,074 students.
The closest public school to West Meade Early Education Center is Pershing Hill Elementary, about 0.4 miles away. Counting only straight-line distance, at least 8 other public schools are within five miles.
The federal government classifies West Meade Early Education Center's location as Suburb: Large.
West Meade Early Education Center's enrollment grew from 210 in 2020-21 to 246 in 2024-25. There were more students per teacher in 2024-25 (14.9:1) than in 2020-21 (11.1:1).
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Anne Arundel County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
598,166
Census ACS
Median income
$124,911
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
46%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
4%
Below federal line
Schools in county
129
85,074 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Anne Arundel County Public Schools
- Glen Burnie HighHigh · 2,226 students
- North County HighHigh · 2,161 students
- Broadneck HighHigh · 2,143 students
- Annapolis HighHigh · 2,075 students
- Meade HighHigh · 2,045 students
- Crofton High SchoolHigh · 1,906 students
Other schools in Ft Meade
- Meade HighHigh · 2,045 students
- Pershing Hill ElementaryElementary · 434 students
- Manor View ElementaryElementary · 374 students
Nearby schools
- Pershing Hill Elementary0.4 mi · 434
- MacArthur Middle0.7 mi · 992
- Manor View Elementary1.1 mi · 374
- Meade High1.2 mi · 2,045
- Meade Middle1.3 mi · 697
- Jessup Elementary1.8 mi · 646
Frequently asked questions
About West Meade Early Education CenterHow many students attend West Meade Early Education Center?
West Meade Early Education Center enrolls approximately 246 students in grades PK-KG.
Is West Meade Early Education Center an elementary, middle, or high school?
West Meade Early Education Center is an elementary school covering grades PK-KG.
How many teachers does West Meade Early Education Center have?
West Meade Early Education Center employs 17 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.9:1.
What is the student diversity at West Meade Early Education Center?
Student demographics at West Meade Early Education Center are roughly 38% White, 23% Hispanic, 15% Black, 5% Asian, 18% Two or more.
What district is West Meade Early Education Center in?
West Meade Early Education Center is part of Anne Arundel County Public Schools.
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