Glen Avenue School in Salisbury, MD

At a glance

Reported students

386

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

10.4:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

02–05

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Maryland elementary enrollment

30th percentile

Compared with 887 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

506

Glen Avenue School: 386 reported students.

State peer staffing position

6th percentile

10.4:1 reported; state peer median 13.9:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 409
Teachers (FTE): 28
Student–teacher ratio: 14.6:1

What the reported data says about Glen Avenue School

Glen Avenue School is a public elementary school serving grades 02–05 in Salisbury. It is one of 25 current school records connected to Wicomico County Public Schools. NCES reports 386 students for 2024–25.

Among 887 elementary schools in Maryland with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 472 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 30th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.4:1, below the Maryland median of 13.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (65.8%) and White (13.2%). English learners represent 17.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Glen Avenue School

1How do the reported 10.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 37 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 17.6%
Students with disabilities: 11.7%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 82.4%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 1
Nurses (FTE): 1
Psychologists (FTE): 0
Social workers (FTE): 0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White13.2%
Hispanic11.4%
Black65.8%
Asian1%
American Indian / Alaska Native0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.8%
Multiracial7.8%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

Gifted and talented

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

West Salisbury

Elementary · Grades PK–02

409 reported students

Fruitland Intermediate

Elementary · Grades 03–05

343 reported students

Westside Intermediate

Elementary · Grades 02–05

342 reported students

Northwestern Elementary

Elementary · Grades PK–05

340 reported students

Fruitland Primary

Elementary · Grades PK–02

445 reported students

Willards Elementary

Elementary · Grades PK–03

311 reported students

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Public schools near Glen Avenue School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
East Salisbury Elementary Elementary · Wicomico County Public Schools	03–05	486	1.2 mi
Prince Street School Elementary · Wicomico County Public Schools	PK–05	976	1.4 mi
North Salisbury Elementary Elementary · Wicomico County Public Schools	03–05	526	2 mi
Charles H. Chipman Elementary Elementary · Wicomico County Public Schools	PK–01	303	2.4 mi
Beaver Run School Elementary · Wicomico County Public Schools	PK–02	741	2.7 mi
Pinehurst Elementary Elementary · Wicomico County Public Schools	PK–05	564	2.8 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Glen Avenue School

What grades does Glen Avenue School serve?

Glen Avenue School reports grades 02–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Wicomico County Public Schools.

How many students attend Glen Avenue School?

Glen Avenue School reported 386 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 30th percentile among 887 Maryland elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 409 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Glen Avenue School?

The calculated ratio is 10.4:1, based on 386 students and 37 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Maryland median for the same school level is 13.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Glen Avenue School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Glen Avenue School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Wicomico County Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Glen Avenue School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

82.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Glen Avenue School in?

Glen Avenue School is part of Wicomico County Public Schools, based in Salisbury, MD, which operates 25 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Glen Avenue School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include East Salisbury Elementary (1.2 mi), Prince Street School (1.4 mi), North Salisbury Elementary (2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.