How many students attend Central Special School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 127 students attended Central Special School.

What is the racial makeup of Central Special School?

Students at Central Special School are 46% White, 21% Hispanic, 19% African American, 8% Two or more races, 5% Asian.

Central Special School

Public, Alternative PK, KG-12

140 Stepney Ln
Edgewater, MD 21037

(410) 956-5885

District: Anne Arundel County Public Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $58,809

Student/teacher ratio: 6.0

Number of students: 127

Racial breakdown:

White:

46.5%

Hispanic:

21.3%

African American:

18.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 59.1%

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Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Central Special School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (46.5%), Hispanic (21.3%), African American (18.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 59.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Central Special School is 6, which is the 3^rd best among 2 alternative schools in the Anne Arundel County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Central Special School employs 21 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Central Special School is $58,809, which is the 3^rd highest among 2 alternative schools in the Anne Arundel County Public Schools District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Central Special School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Anne Arundel County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Anne Arundel County Public Schools 10^th of 25 Maryland school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Enrollment information for Central Special School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	120	40	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	1	166
1990	108	41	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	-1	152
1991	90	38	3	1	1	n/a	n/a	9	142
1992	94	31	6	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	132
1993	68	23	5	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	97
1994	49	21	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	74
1995	102	20	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	126
1996	102	20	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	126
1997	115	25	4	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	145
1998	108	29	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	140
1999	101	22	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	128
2000	100	27	1	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	133
2001	108	26	3	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	140
2002	135	36	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	176
2003	135	36	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	176
2004	134	41	1	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	183
2005	133	25	2	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	168
2006	119	33	3	8	1	n/a	n/a	0	164
2007	105	34	4	12	2	n/a	n/a	0	157
2008	103	37	5	14	1	n/a	n/a	0	160
2009	100	37	2	13	1	n/a	n/a	0	153
2010	95	33	4	12	1	n/a	n/a	0	145
2011	81	28	1	10	1	0	2	0	123
2012	85	21	0	24	0	0	2	0	132
2013	108	21	1	12	0	0	4	0	146
2014	96	21	4	17	0	0	5	0	143
2015	79	19	8	22	0	0	2	0	130
2016	87	22	4	17	0	0	5	0	135
2017	69	22	4	26	0	0	2	0	123
2018	69	30	5	24	0	0	3	0	131
2019	77	30	6	21	1	0	4	0	139
2020	80	32	7	23	0	0	6	0	148
2021	67	27	6	26	0	0	3	0	129
2022	61	27	6	22	0	0	3	0	119
2023	68	28	7	28	0	1	10	0	142
2024	59	24	6	27	0	1	10	0	127

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Central Special School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	166	22.6	7.3	n/a
1990	152	23.1	6.5	15.1
1991	142	24.1	5.8	12.7
1992	132	23.5	5.6	15.9
1993	97	21.9	4.4	21.6
1994	74	18.5	4.0	18.9
1995	126	19.9	6.3	7.1
1996	126	19.9	6.3	7.1
1997	145	20.3	7.1	5.5
1998	140	18.8	7.4	9.3
1999	128	18.8	6.8	16.4
2000	133	21.3	6.2	11.3
2001	140	18.4	7.6	11.4
2002	176	20.4	8.6	6.3
2003	176	20.4	8.6	6.3
2004	183	21.9	8.4	12.6
2005	168	21.0	8.0	11.3
2006	164	23.0	7.1	20.1
2007	157	21.5	7.3	15.9
2008	160	22.4	7.1	12.5
2009	153	23.4	6.5	18.3
2010	145	22.3	6.4	25.5
2011	123	22.3	5.5	23.6
2012	132	21.3	6.1	22
2013	146	21.3	6.8	25.3
2014	143	20.3	7.0	23.1
2015	130	21.0	6.1	30
2016	135	22.0	6.1	34.8
2017	123	20.4	6.0	39.8
2018	131	18.4	7.1	36.6
2019	139	19.4	7.1	25.2
2020	148	19.9	7.4	31.1
2021	129	22.2	5.8	33.3
2022	119	23.2	5.1	36.1
2023	142	22.1	6.4	47.9
2024	127	21.0	6.0	59.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Central Special School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	166	22.6	7.3	n/a
1990	152	23.1	6.5	15.1
1991	142	24.1	5.8	12.7
1992	132	23.5	5.6	15.9
1993	97	21.9	4.4	21.6
1994	74	18.5	4.0	18.9
1995	126	19.9	6.3	7.1
1996	126	19.9	6.3	7.1
1997	145	20.3	7.1	5.5
1998	140	18.8	7.4	9.3
1999	128	18.8	6.8	16.4
2000	133	21.3	6.2	11.3
2001	140	18.4	7.6	11.4
2002	176	20.4	8.6	6.3
2003	176	20.4	8.6	6.3
2004	183	21.9	8.4	12.6
2005	168	21.0	8.0	11.3
2006	164	23.0	7.1	20.1
2007	157	21.5	7.3	15.9
2008	160	22.4	7.1	12.5
2009	153	23.4	6.5	18.3
2010	145	22.3	6.4	25.5
2011	123	22.3	5.5	23.6
2012	132	21.3	6.1	22
2013	146	21.3	6.8	25.3
2014	143	20.3	7.0	23.1
2015	130	21.0	6.1	30
2016	135	22.0	6.1	34.8
2017	123	20.4	6.0	39.8
2018	131	18.4	7.1	36.6
2019	139	19.4	7.1	25.2
2020	148	19.9	7.4	31.1
2021	129	22.2	5.8	33.3
2022	119	23.2	5.1	36.1
2023	142	22.1	6.4	47.9
2024	127	21.0	6.0	59.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Central Special School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$8,924 (13.7%)	$56,019 (86.3%)	$64,943
2020	$5,993 (12.1%)	$43,680 (87.9%)	$49,673
2021	$6,670 (11.2%)	$53,102 (88.8%)	$59,771
2022	$9,763 (13.8%)	$60,780 (86.2%)	$70,543
2023	$9,439 (16.1%)	$49,370 (83.9%)	$58,809

Data source: Maryland Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Central Special School

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	139	142	2.2%
African American	30	28	6.7%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	6	7	16.7%
Hispanic	21	28	33.3%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	77	68	11.7%
Two or More Races	4	10	150%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	25.2%	47.9%	22.7%

Schools Near Central Special School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				MCAP Mathematics (2024)							MCAP English Language Arts (2024)								MCAP Algebra I (2024)	MCAP Algebra II (2024)	MCAP Geometry (2024)	MCAP Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MCAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MCAP Mathematics All Grades	MCAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 10th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts All Grades	MCAP Algebra I End of Course	MCAP Algebra II End of Course	MCAP Geometry End of Course	MCAP Science 5th Grade	MCAP Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Central Special School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	140 Stepney Ln	Edgewater	21037	Anne Arundel County	Anne Arundel County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 956-5885	127	21	6.0	59.1%	59 (46.5%)	24 (18.9%)	27 (21.3%)	6 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	10 (7.9%)								(n/a)																					$58,809	$9,439	$49,370
Phoenix Academy	Public, Alternative	2-12	1411 Cedar Park Road	Annapolis	21401	Anne Arundel County	Anne Arundel County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 222-1650	216	26	8.2	71.3%	65 (30.1%)	111 (51.4%)	26 (12.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (5.6%)								(n/a)																					$36,615	$4,479	$32,136
C. Elizabeth Rieg	Public, Alternative	K-12	15542 Peach Walker Dr	Mitchellville	20716	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 390-0200	142	22	6.4	69.7%	13 (9.2%)	104 (73.2%)	18 (12.7%)	3 (2.1%)	1 (0.7%)	1 (0.7%)	2 (1.4%)								(n/a)																					$43,689	$4,838	$38,851
AACPS Virtual Academy	Public, Virtual, Alternative	3-12	241 Peninsula Farm Road	Arnold	21012	Anne Arundel County	Anne Arundel County Public Schools	No	No	Yes	No	(410) 544-1082	427	43	9.9	13.6%	159 (37.2%)	155 (36.3%)	46 (10.8%)	21 (4.9%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.5%)	43 (10.1%)								(n/a)	23.1	19.2	21.9		14.9	9.1	14.2	69.2	50.0	37.5	34.7	37.3	53.0	58.7	46.2	16.9			31.3	32.8	$16,330	$10,977	$5,353
Ruth Parker Eason School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	648 Old Mill Rd	Millersville	21108	Anne Arundel County	Anne Arundel County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 222-3815	150	26	5.8	60.0%	53 (35.3%)	60 (40.0%)	16 (10.7%)	11 (7.3%)	2 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (5.3%)								(n/a)																					$58,904	$8,680	$50,224
Marley Glen School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	200 Scott Ave	Glen Burnie	21060	Anne Arundel County	Anne Arundel County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(443) 572-0080	116	21	5.4	60.3%	56 (48.3%)	31 (26.7%)	19 (16.4%)	4 (3.4%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (4.3%)								(n/a)																					$71,925	$13,992	$57,934
Howard B. Owens Science Center	Public, Alternative	K-12	9601 Greenbelt Rd	Lanham	20706	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 918-8750	0	5	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Chesapeake Math and IT South Public Charter	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	9822 Fallard Ct	Upper Marlboro	20772	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	Yes	No	No	No	(240) 573-7250	1,500	84	17.8	36.6%	13 (0.9%)	1,413 (94.2%)	31 (2.1%)	15 (1.0%)	5 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	22 (1.5%)								(n/a)	35.4	14.9	28.2	23.6	20.4	21.2	21.2	41.4	53.5	55.3	70.1	62.0	60.4	69.8	60.2	26.3			30.1	20.0	$21,123	$2,231	$18,891
Chesapeake Science Point	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	7321 Parkway Drive South	Hanover	21076	Howard County	Anne Arundel County Public Schools	Yes	No	No	No	(443) 757-5277	889	59	15.1	22.7%	207 (23.3%)	427 (48.0%)	75 (8.4%)	107 (12.0%)	4 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	67 (7.5%)								(n/a)	46.0	43.1	65.3	45.1	40.0	21.4	45.8	60.0	70.6	73.5	75.6	86.3	86.4	80.9	77.7	75.6	27.3	34.6	65.3	54.3	$16,956	$1,142	$15,814

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