School district or education agency · NCES 2400600

St. Mary's County Public Schools

Loveville, MD

District overview See comparisons

Students17,223

Student membership reported by NCES for 2023–24.

Schools27

operational schools · 2023–24

Students17,223

students in linked records

Latest attendance year2022–23

federal comparable series

Latest finance record$17,088

per student

District, state and country

How does this district compare?

State and national figures use the same measure and reporting period. They are weighted by students or staffing whenever the source provides a denominator.

MeasureDistrictMDUnited States

Academic standing2025

52nd percentile43rd percentile45th percentile

This district is 9 percentile points higher than the state figure and 7 percentile points higher than the U.S. figure.

Students chronically absent2022–23

32.4%32.4%27.8%

This district is about the same as the state figure and 4.6 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Revenue per studentFY 2023

$18,945$22,305$19,509

This district is $3,360 per student lower than the state figure and $564 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Spending per studentFY 2023

$17,088$18,887$15,859

This district is $1,799 per student lower than the state figure and $1,229 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Capital outlay per studentFY 2023

$1,130$2,079$1,964

This district is $949 per student lower than the state figure and $834 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Equipment spending per studentFY 2023

$105$233$336

This district is $128 per student lower than the state figure and $231 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Special-education spending per studentFY 2023

$1,402$2,022$1,793

This district is $620 per student lower than the state figure and $391 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Salaries per studentFY 2023

$9,096$11,149$8,742

This district is $2,053 per student lower than the state figure and $354 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Benefits per studentFY 2023

$4,489$4,480$3,769

This district is $9 per student higher than the state figure and $720 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Debt outstanding per studentFY 2023

$2,590$7,611$11,715

This district is $5,021 per student lower than the state figure and $9,125 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Debt retired per studentFY 2023

$178$487$869

This district is $309 per student lower than the state figure and $691 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Students per teacher2023–24

16:114:115:1

This district is 2.0 students per teacher higher than the state figure and 1.0 students per teacher higher than the U.S. figure.

Students per counselor2023–24

351:1310:1376:1

This district is 41 students per counselor higher than the state figure and 25 students per counselor lower than the U.S. figure.

District staff per 1,000 students2023–24

134.5144.6138.9

This district is 10.1 staff per 1,000 students lower than the state figure and 4.4 staff per 1,000 students lower than the U.S. figure.

Instructional aides per 1,000 students2023–24

19.816.118.5

This district is 3.7 aides per 1,000 students higher than the state figure and 1.3 aides per 1,000 students higher than the U.S. figure.

School psychologists per 1,000 students2023–24

1.40.90.9

This district is 0.5 psychologists per 1,000 students higher than the state figure and 0.5 psychologists per 1,000 students higher than the U.S. figure.

Regular diplomas among completers2023–24

99.3%98.9%99.0%

This district is 0.4 percentage points higher than the state figure and 0.3 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Annual dropouts among students in grades 9–122023–24

3.2%3.7%2.6%

This district is 0.5 percentage points lower than the state figure and 0.6 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Pre-K students as a share of enrollment2023–24

3.0%3.5%2.9%

This district is 0.5 percentage points lower than the state figure and 0.1 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Students learning English2021–22 · reporting schools

1.8%11.3%12.0%

This district is 9.5 percentage points lower than the state figure and 10.2 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students receiving IDEA services2021–22 · reporting schools

13.7%11.6%14.0%

This district is 2.1 percentage points higher than the state figure and 0.3 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students with Section 504 plans2021–22 · reporting schools

3.9%4.3%3.9%

This district is 0.4 percentage points lower than the state figure and about the same as the U.S. figure.

Teachers reported as certified2021–22 · reporting schools

99.6%91.7%95.8%

This district is 7.9 percentage points higher than the state figure and 3.8 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Enrollment change2021–22 to 2023–24

-1.5%+1.0%+0.5%

This district is 2.5 percentage points lower than the state figure and 2.0 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students eligible for free or reduced-price meals2021–22 · valid district records

30.5%41.9%50.6%

This district is 11.4 percentage points lower than the state figure and 20.1 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Out-of-school suspension rate · students without disabilities2021–22 · matched enrollment

7.0%3.8%4.5%

This district is 3.2 percentage points higher than the state figure and 2.5 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Out-of-school suspension rate · students receiving IDEA services2021–22 · matched enrollment

8.3%8.6%9.0%

This district is 0.3 percentage points lower than the state figure and 0.7 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Out-of-school suspension rate · students with Section 504 plans2021–22 · matched enrollment

9.0%7.5%6.7%

This district is 1.5 percentage points higher than the state figure and 2.3 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Students enrolled in district distance education2021–22 · matched enrollment

2.0%2.1%5.1%

This district is 0.1 percentage points lower than the state figure and 3.1 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

School-age children in poverty2024 Census estimate

9.3%10.3%14.4%

This district is 1.0 percentage points lower than the state figure and 5.1 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Enrollment · 2023–24

Who attends this district?

Pre-K517 students

3.0%

Kindergarten–grade 57,437 students

43.2%

Grades 6–83,828 students

22.2%

Grades 9–125,441 students

31.6%

See enrollment for every grade

Pre-Kindergarten517

Kindergarten1,133

Grade 11,190

Grade 21,252

Grade 31,326

Grade 41,260

Grade 51,276

Grade 61,250

Grade 71,296

Grade 81,282

Grade 91,519

Grade 101,411

Grade 111,329

Grade 121,182

Students by race and ethnicity

White10,279 (59.7%)

Black or African American3,342 (19.4%)

Two or more races1,583 (9.2%)

Hispanic/Latino1,541 (8.9%)

Asian416 (2.4%)

American Indian or Alaska Native35 (0.2%)

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander27 (0.2%)

Final NCES Common Core of Data membership file, 2023–24. Suppressed or missing cells are not estimated.

Early learning · 2023–24

How much public pre-K is reported?

517Students enrolled in pre-K

26Pre-K teachers, full-time equivalent

19.9:1Reported pre-K students per pre-K teacher

Pre-K students as a share of district enrollment

District3.0%

MD3.5%

United States2.9%

Final NCES Common Core of Data membership and staff files, 2023–24. Enrollment shows children attending district-run public pre-K. It does not show open seats, waitlists, private providers, program hours, eligibility or the cost to families.

Current staffing · 2023–24

How many staff members support students?

2,316.5All district staff, full-time equivalent

1,100.9Teachers, full-time equivalent

49School counselors, full-time equivalent

24School psychologists, full-time equivalent

341.5Instructional aides, full-time equivalent

27.4Librarians and media specialists, full-time equivalent

77School administrators, full-time equivalent

159.8Student support staff, full-time equivalent

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Pre-K teachers26 FTE

Kindergarten teachers58 FTE

Elementary teachers601.8 FTE

Secondary teachers415.2 FTE

Elementary school counselors27 FTE

Secondary school counselors22 FTE

Instructional coordinators1 FTE

District administrators88 FTE

District administrative support61 FTE

School administrative support91.9 FTE

Other support staff295 FTE

Final NCES Common Core of Data staff file, 2023–24. These are full-time-equivalent positions, not employee headcounts, vacancies or caseloads.

High-school outcomes · 2023–24

How many students completed school or dropped out?

1,221Total completers

1,212Regular diplomas

9Other state-recognized credentials

174Reported dropouts, grades 9–12

Regular diplomas among completers

District99.3%

MD98.9%

United States99.0%

Annual dropouts among students in grades 9–12

District3.2%

MD3.7%

United States2.6%

Final NCES Common Core of Data completer and dropout files, 2023–24. The dropout rate divides the reported annual grades 9–12 dropout count by complete grades 9–12 enrollment. It is not a cohort graduation rate. The diploma share describes credentials among completers and should not be read as a graduation rate.

Graduation · 2022–23

How many students graduated within four years?

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Learning support · 2021–22 federal snapshot

How many students may need specialized support?

Counts and shares use only schools with a usable value for that measure. The reporting-school denominator prevents missing schools from being counted as zero.

1.8%Students learning English298 students · 26 of 30 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District1.8%

MD11.3%

U.S.12.0%

13.7%Students receiving IDEA special-education services2,391 students · 30 of 30 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District13.7%

MD11.6%

U.S.14.0%

3.9%Students with Section 504 plans681 students · 30 of 30 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District3.9%

MD4.3%

U.S.3.9%

0.2%English learners also receiving IDEA services43 students · 30 of 30 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District0.2%

MD1.4%

U.S.1.7%

U.S. Department of Education Civil Rights Data Collection, 2021–22. Public-use counts are privacy-protected. These figures describe the reporting year, not current enrollment, diagnoses, service quality or unmet need.

Teacher quality and early learning · 2021–22

What did the district report about teachers and preschool?

99.6%Teachers reported as certified

1,867Children ages 3–5 in district preschool

Teacher certification comparison

District99.6%

MD91.7%

United States95.8%

U.S. Department of Education Civil Rights Data Collection, 2021–22. Certification status is district-reported and may not match current staffing. Preschool counts cover the federal reporting year and are not a measure of available seats.

Community context · 2024

How many school-age children live in poverty?

This Census estimate provides context about families in the district. It does not measure school quality or describe every student enrolled in the district.

20,407children ages 5 to 17

1,891estimated to live in families below the poverty line

9.3%about 1 in 11 school-age children

District9.3%

MD10.3%

United States14.4%

U.S. Census Bureau Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates, 2024. The estimate covers related children ages 5 to 17 in families in poverty and uses 2024–25 district boundaries.

District geography · 2024–25

What area does this district cover?

NCES publishes a geographic boundary for traditional school districts. Charter agencies and some special-purpose agencies may not have one.

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Source: NCES EDGE School District Boundaries, school year 2024–25.

Comparable districts

Districts serving a similar student population

These peers are matched using enrollment and available student population measures. Districts in MD receive geographic preference, but a closer national match may appear when it is more comparable. Open any profile for a full comparison.

Calvert County Public SchoolsPrince Frederick, MD15,179 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →Cecil County Public SchoolsPort Deposit, MD14,997 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →Lexington 05Irmo, SC17,278 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →Central Bucks SDWarrington, PA17,257 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →Francis Howell R-IiiSt Charles, MO17,241 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →

Academic results · 2025

How do results differ among student groups?

Asian students256 assessments

84 out of 100

Students not economically disadvantaged8,193 assessments

65 out of 100

White students7,359 assessments

61 out of 100

Fem5,989 assessments

56 out of 100

Mal6,406 assessments

48 out of 100

Hispanic students1,154 assessments

44 out of 100

Economically disadvantaged students4,149 assessments

27 out of 100

Black students2,120 assessments

24 out of 100

A score of 50 marks the national 2019 midpoint. Higher numbers indicate stronger results on the comparable Stanford research scale. This is not a state proficiency rate.

District makeup

What kinds of schools are in the district?

19Elementary schools

3High schools

2Ungraded schools

4Middle schools

15Rural setting

7Suburb setting

5City setting

1Town setting

1Charter schools

School levels, settings and types use the NCES 2021–22 directory matched to the federal civil-rights collection.

District finances

How is the district funded, and how does it spend?

Sources of funds

Where the money comes from

Share of district revenue supplied by each level of government.

11.3%Federal

45.3%State

43.4%Local

Uses of funds

Where the money goes

Annual spending for each enrolled student.

$17,088Total current spending per student

$9,718Instruction per student

$6,877Support services per student

Revenue by source: percentages and dollars

$37.4MFederal revenue11.3% of total revenue

$150.1MState revenue45.3% of total revenue

$143.9MLocal revenue43.4% of total revenue

How operating money was used

$9,718Instructionper student

$6,877Student and instructional supportper student

$1,402Special educationper student

$1,770Building operations and maintenanceper student

$1,431Student transportationper student

$493Food servicesper student

$0Technologyper student

People costs

$159.1MSalaries$9,096 per student

$78.5MEmployee benefits$4,489 per student

Equipment, buildings and debt

$1.8MEquipmentFY 2023

$19.8MCapital outlay$1,130 per student

$17.9MConstructionincluded in capital outlay

$45.3MDebt outstanding at year end$2,590 per student

$4.4MNew debt issuedFY 2023

$3.1MDebt principal retiredFY 2023

$1.3MInterest paid on debtFY 2023

Selected federal program revenue

$3.4MTitle I$194 per student

$4.6MIDEA special education$260 per student

$208KCareer and technical education$12 per student

$4.8MChild nutrition$276 per student

What changed since FY 2022

Operating spending per student

FY 2022$16,038

FY 2023$17,088

Capital spending per student

FY 2022$1,344

FY 2023$1,130

Debt outstanding per student

FY 2022$2,517

FY 2023$2,590

Revenue shares and spending categories answer different questions and should not be added together. Source: NCES F-33 district finance, FY 2023.

Attendance

How has chronic absence changed?

2020–217.3%

1,222 of 16,724 students

2021–2230.6%

5,134 of 16,775 students

2022–2332.4%

5,461 of 16,860 students

Specialized support and security · 2021–22

What specialized roles were reported?

7Sworn law-enforcement officer FTE26 reporting schools

20Security staff FTE26 reporting schools

Staffing is reported as full-time equivalents in the 2021–22 CRDC collection.

Learning opportunities

What do district schools offer?

Algebra I3 reporting schools

Calculus3 reporting schools

Biology3 reporting schools

Chemistry3 reporting schools

Physics3 reporting schools

Computer science3 reporting schools

Advanced Placement3 reporting schools

Dual enrollment3 reporting schools

Gifted programs26 reporting schools

International Baccalaureate3 reporting schools

Athletics3 reporting schools

Shares use only schools for which the program was applicable and reported. A districtwide percentage does not guarantee availability at every grade or campus. Source: 2021–22 CRDC.

Safety and discipline

What was reported across district schools?

1,205Out-of-school suspensions26 reporting schoolsSee schools →0In-school suspensions26 reporting schoolsSee schools →178Law-enforcement referrals26 reporting schoolsSee schools →179School-related arrests26 reporting schoolsSee schools →15Physical restraint3 reporting schoolsSee schools →

Counts are from the 2021–22 CRDC collection. Open a measure to see the schools behind the district total.

Technology and safety · 2021–22

What access and incident data is available?

100%Schools reporting Wi-Fi26 reporting schools

100%Schools reporting fiber26 reporting schools

26Student devices reported26 reporting schools

Technology and incident figures are from the 2021–22 CRDC collection. Device counts describe the reporting year, not current inventory.

Six questions parents ask

What the available data says

Each answer shows its reporting year and opens a deeper comparison. Missing and suppressed results are never shown as zero.

Are students making academic progress?5 years of resultsLatest research estimate: 2025Explore and compare →Are students missing too much school?32.4% chronically absent2022–23 · 16,860 students measuredExplore and compare →Is the district improving?Declined overallCompare the earliest and latest available yearsExplore and compare →Where are student-group gaps largest?8 student groups2025 research estimatesExplore and compare →How much does the district spend?$17,088current spending per studentExplore and compare →Does the district have enough support staff?351:1 counselor ratioStudents per counselor in the 2023–24 federal staffing fileExplore and compare →

Data status

8 of 8 national data layers are matched to this NCES district ID. Identity and school counts use NCES records. Academic estimates use SEDA, attendance uses EDFacts, finance uses NCES F-33, staffing and enrollment use 2023–24 NCES CCD where available, teacher certification, preschool and policy fields use the 2021–22 CRDC, and community poverty context uses Census SAIPE. Four-year graduation rates use 2022–23 EDFacts. Every detailed view preserves its reporting year.

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