Ferndale Early Education Center

105 Packard Ave
Glen Burnie, MD 21061
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Ferndale Early Education Center serves 130 students in grades Prekindergarten. 
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 130 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • : Ferndale Early Education Center serves the northern part of Glen Burnie, MD, covering an attendance zone of approximately 2 square miles. Families typically live within a 5 to 10-minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 1.5 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

School Overview

Ferndale Early Education Center's student population of 130 students has grown by 49% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
130 students

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Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers

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School Rankings

The diversity score of Ferndale Early Education Center is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MD)
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1

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Asian
8%
7%

Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data

Hispanic
33%
24%

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Black
26%
32%

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White
27%
31%

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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%

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All Ethnic Groups
73%
0.75

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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
46%

Showing 2015–2025. View full 36-year historical data

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
5%

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School Statewide Testing
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?
130 students attend Ferndale Early Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Ferndale Early Education Center students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 26% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 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 10:1, 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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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 130 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • : Ferndale Early Education Center serves the northern part of Glen Burnie, MD, covering an attendance zone of approximately 2 square miles. Families typically live within a 5 to 10-minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 1.5 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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