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Central Special School

140 Stepney Ln, Edgewater, MD 21037Anne Arundel County Public Schools →
Federal DataSpecial Education SchoolGrades PK–12Non-Charter
142
Students
Total enrolled
$19,959
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 39% vs nat'l
6.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 58% vs nat'l
46/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Small public school
Serves 142 students in grades PK–12 in Edgewater, Maryland.
39% above average funding
District spends $19,959 per pupil, 39% more than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 46th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Central Special School is a small other in Edgewater, Maryland, serving grades PK–12 with 142 students. The district invests $19,959 per student — 39% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 6.4:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 48% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Central Special School

142
Total Students
6.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
48%
Free Lunch
22
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution94 male · 48 female
66%
34%
Male 66%Female 34%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility48%
National avg 52% · 68 students
Student Composition
48%
20%
20%
Asian5%
White48%
Hispanic / Latino20%
Black20%
Multiracial7%
Pacific Islander1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 240006000056

Academic Outcomes at Central Special School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
46
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 46th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 62th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 21037

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$19,959Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$19,959
State avg
$28,238
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$8,782
Student Support$3,792
Administration$2,395
Operations$2,994
Other$1,996
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $19,959 spent per student, an estimated $8,842 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
32%
56%
State government
32.3%
Local (property tax)
56.4%
Federal programs
11.4%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $19,959/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • 6.4:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Piney Orchard ElementaryMonarch Global Academy PCS Laurel CampusMarley Elementary
↓
Middle
Severna Park MiddleCrofton MiddleCentral MiddleArundel Middle
+10 more
↓
High School
North County HighOld Mill HighMeade HighGlen Burnie High
+9 more
School Profile
TypeSpecial Education School
LevelOther
GradesPK – 12
Location—
CountyAnne Arundel County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictAnne Arundel County Public Schools →
Phone: (410)956-5885
NCES ID: 240006000056
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Edgewater seeking a public school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

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High
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High
Meade High
2,330 students · 09–12
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High
Glen Burnie High
2,324 students · 09–12
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High
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High
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High
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High
Crofton High School
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District School Rankings
Location
140 Stepney Ln, Edgewater, MD 21037
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Other
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.