- Enrollment
- 2,087
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Reisterstown, MD
Cedarmere Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Cedarmere Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240012000356
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cedarmere Elementary earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median.
- #5 of 5
- schools in Reisterstown · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 51.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Cedarmere Elementary has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cedarmere Elementary ranks #5 of 5 schools in Reisterstown, MD.
School address
District: Baltimore County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240012000356 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Cedarmere Elementary held near 525 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 37.0 → 36.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-24 students YoY 240012000356 · Reisterstown, MD Other · MID · TRAD
502 enr · 13.6:1 · 51.9% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Dundalk High (2,087 students)
Cedarmere Elementary held near 525 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 37.0 → 36.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Cedarmere Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dundalk High
Dundalk High
2,087 students
- Perry Hall Hig
Perry Hall High
2,012 students
- Woodlawn High
Woodlawn High
1,922 students
- Kenwood High
Kenwood High
1,900 students
- Dulaney High
Dulaney High
1,889 students
- This school 502
Cedarmere Elementary
502 students
What this shows Cedarmere Elementary reports 502 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cedarmere Elementary compares
Cedarmere Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.6:1 | ▼ 6% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.9% | ▲ 6% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 502 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
502
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% above the Maryland average of 49.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 37% in Maryland - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.7%
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
$18,666
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $18,753
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 502 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 42.2%
Hispanic or Latino 32.9%
White 11.6%
Asian 9.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.2%
Two or More 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 42.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.1, Cedarmere Elementary is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Baltimore County Public Schools reports $18,666 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cedarmere Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dundalk High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Perry Hall High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodlawn High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kenwood High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dulaney High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cedarmere Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,012
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,922
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,900
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,889
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools in Reisterstown
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Reisterstown Elementary
Standard public school
518 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Glyndon Elementary
Standard public school
476 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Franklin Elementary
Standard public school
392 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Chatsworth School
Standard public school
301 students 10:1 students per teacher
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 (~502 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cedarmere Elementary
How many students attend Cedarmere Elementary?
Cedarmere Elementary has 502 students enrolled. It is a public school in Reisterstown, MD. CCD year-over-year: 549 (2022-23) → 525 (2023-24), nearly flat (-24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cedarmere Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Cedarmere Elementary is 13.6:1, which is 6% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 13% 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 Cedarmere Elementary?
51.9% of students at Cedarmere Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cedarmere Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Cedarmere Elementary is African American at 42.2% of enrollment, in Reisterstown, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cedarmere Elementary?
Cedarmere Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cedarmere Elementary rank among schools in Reisterstown?
By Resource Investment Index, Cedarmere Elementary ranks #5 of 5 schools in Reisterstown, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Reisterstown on the city page.
What other schools are in Baltimore County Public Schools?
Besides Cedarmere Elementary, Baltimore County Public Schools also operates Dundalk High (2,087 students), Perry Hall High (2,012 students), and Woodlawn High (1,922 students). See the Baltimore County Public Schools district page for the complete list.