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Carter G Woodson Elementary

281a Woodson School Rd, Crisfield, MD 21817Somerset County Public Schools →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–05Non-Charter
508
Students
Total enrolled
$26,863
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 87% vs nat'l
11.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 28% vs nat'l
42/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 17% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 508 students in grades PK–05 in Crisfield, Maryland.
87% above average funding
District spends $26,863 per pupil, 87% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 42th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Carter G Woodson Elementary is a large elementary in Crisfield, Maryland, serving grades PK–05 with 508 students. The district invests $26,863 per student — 87% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 11.0:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 75% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at Carter G Woodson Elementary

508
Total Students
11.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
75%
Free Lunch
46
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution294 male · 214 female
58%
42%
Male 58%Female 42%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility75%
National avg 52% · 380 students
Student Composition
47%
13%
29%
10%
White47%
Hispanic / Latino13%
Black29%
Multiracial10%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 240057001535

Academic Outcomes at Carter G Woodson Elementary

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
42
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 42th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 38th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 21817

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$26,863Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$26,863
State avg
$28,238
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$11,820
Student Support$5,104
Administration$3,224
Operations$4,029
Other$2,686
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $26,863 spent per student, an estimated $11,900 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
68%
17%
State government
68.5%
Local (property tax)
16.7%
Federal programs
14.8%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $26,863/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • 11.0:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 75% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Greenwood Elementary SchoolPrincess Anne Elementary SchoolDeal Island SchoolEwell School
↓
Middle
Somerset 6/7 Intermediate School
↓
High School
Washington Academy and High SchoolCrisfield Academy and High School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 05
Location—
CountySomerset County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictSomerset County Public Schools →
Phone: (410)968-1295
NCES ID: 240057001535
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Crisfield seeking a public elementary 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.

More in Somerset County Public Schools
High
Washington Academy and High School
597 students · 08–12
● 36 opp67% FRL
Elem
Greenwood Elementary School
474 students · 02–05
● 36 opp78% FRL
Mid
Somerset 6/7 Intermediate School
396 students · 06–07
73% FRL
Elem
Princess Anne Elementary School
350 students · PK–01
● 36 opp78% FRL
High
Crisfield Academy and High School
350 students · 08–12
● 42 opp65% FRL
Elem
Deal Island School
96 students · PK–05
● 44 opp53% FRL
Elem
Ewell School
2 students · 03–07
Other
Somerset County Technical High School
0 students · UG–UG
District School Rankings
Location
281a Woodson School Rd, Crisfield, MD 21817
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.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
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.