Ferndale Early Education Center serves 143 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 143 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- 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 143 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
143 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Ferndale Early Education Center is 0.74, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
8%
7%
Hispanic
21%
23%
Black
35%
33%
White
30%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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?
143 students attend Ferndale Early Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Ferndale Early Education Center students are Black, 30% of students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ferndale Early Education Center?
Ferndale Early Education Center has a student ration of 12:1, 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
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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