Enrollment
390
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rising Sun, MD
Calvert Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Calvert Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240024000559
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Calvert Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Maryland schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Rising Sun · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 37.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Calvert Elementary has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Calvert Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Rising Sun, MD.
School address
District: Cecil County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240024000559 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.3%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
-24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Calvert Elementary compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at Calvert Elementary
Calvert Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Rising Sun, Maryland, enrolling 390 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Maryland schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 37.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 390 puts it in the smaller third of Maryland schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,382 scored Maryland schools.
Against 200 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #84.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 24/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 390 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Rising Sun's public schools, it stands alongside Rising Sun Elementary (609 students): Calvert Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.6:1 vs 15.2:1).
Cecil County Public Schools also operates Rising Sun High (1,074 students) and North East High (1,057 students) alongside Calvert Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Calvert Elementary compares
Calvert Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.6:1 | ▲ 8% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.3% | ▼ 24% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 390 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
390
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
37.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% below the Maryland average of 49.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 65% in Maryland - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,169
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $20,446
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 390 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 86.9%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%
Two or More 5.9%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 86.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.7, Calvert Elementary is less mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cecil County Public Schools, which includes Calvert Elementary.
$17,169
Per student
-16%
vs Maryland
Avg $20,446
+3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.4%
State 48.0%
Federal 14.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Calvert Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rising Sun High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North East High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Elkton High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Perryville High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North East Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Calvert Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,074
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,057
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,050
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 858
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 758
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar other schools in Rising Sun
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Maryland, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~390 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Calvert Elementary
How many students attend Calvert Elementary?
Calvert Elementary has 390 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rising Sun, MD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Calvert Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Calvert Elementary is 15.6:1, which is 8% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Calvert Elementary?
37.3% of students at Calvert Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Calvert Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Calvert Elementary is White at 86.9% of enrollment, in Rising Sun, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Calvert Elementary?
Calvert Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Calvert Elementary rank among public schools in Rising Sun?
By Resource Investment Index, Calvert Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Rising Sun, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Rising Sun on the city page.
Is Calvert Elementary a good school?
Calvert Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Maryland schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Cecil County Public Schools?
Besides Calvert Elementary, Cecil County Public Schools also operates Rising Sun High (1,074 students), North East High (1,057 students), and Elkton High (1,050 students). See the Cecil County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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