- Enrollment
- 1,741
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fulton, MD
Cedar Lane Special Center
Federal NCES profile for Cedar Lane Special Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240042001415
👥 S:T ratio 84
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cedar Lane Special Center earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Maryland schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Maryland.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Fulton · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 4:1
- small classes for Maryland
- 28.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Cedar Lane Special Center has class sizes smaller than 98% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cedar Lane Special Center ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Fulton, MD.
School address
District: Howard County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240042001415 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Cedar Lane Special Center grew from 124 students in 2022-23 to 132 in 2023-24 (+6.5%).
Teacher FTE added 33.4 → 33.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+8 students YoY 240042001415 · Fulton, MD Other · SMALL · TRAD
133 enr · 4:1 · 28.2% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Marriotts Ridge High (1,741 students)
Cedar Lane Special Center grew from 124 students in 2022-23 to 132 in 2023-24 (+6.5%). Teacher FTE added 33.4 → 33.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Cedar Lane Special Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Marriotts Ridg
Marriotts Ridge High
1,741 students
- Reservoir High
Reservoir High
1,597 students
- Atholton High
Atholton High
1,540 students
- Howard High
Howard High
1,493 students
- Mount Hebron H
Mount Hebron High
1,455 students
- This school 133
Cedar Lane Special Center
133 students
What this shows Cedar Lane Special Center reports 133 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cedar Lane Special Center compares
Cedar Lane Special Center is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 4:1 | ▼ 72% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.2% | ▼ 42% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 133 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
4:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
133
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
4:1
students per teacher
- 72% below state mean
Top 2% in Maryland - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
40.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,256
per pupil, district-wide
- above Maryland avg of $18,753
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 48.9%
Asian 21.1%
White 14.3%
Hispanic or Latino 12.0%
Two or More 3.8%
Largest group: African American at 48.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.0, Cedar Lane Special Center is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
District finance for Howard County Public Schools reports $19,256 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cedar Lane Special Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marriotts Ridge High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Reservoir High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Atholton High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Howard High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mount Hebron High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cedar Lane Special Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,597
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,540
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,493
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,455
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar other schools in Fulton
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~133 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cedar Lane Special Center
How many students attend Cedar Lane Special Center?
Cedar Lane Special Center has 133 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Fulton, MD. CCD year-over-year: 124 (2022-23) → 132 (2023-24), up 8.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cedar Lane Special Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Cedar Lane Special Center is 4:1, which is 72% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 75% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cedar Lane Special Center?
28.2% of students at Cedar Lane Special Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cedar Lane Special Center?
The largest demographic group at Cedar Lane Special Center is African American at 48.9% of enrollment, in Fulton, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cedar Lane Special Center?
Cedar Lane Special Center has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cedar Lane Special Center rank among public schools in Fulton?
By Resource Investment Index, Cedar Lane Special Center ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Fulton, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Howard County Public Schools?
Besides Cedar Lane Special Center, Howard County Public Schools also operates Marriotts Ridge High (1,741 students), Reservoir High (1,597 students), and Atholton High (1,540 students). See the Howard County Public Schools district page for the complete list.