Enrollment
385
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Chesapeake City, MD
Chesapeake City Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Chesapeake City Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240024000565
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chesapeake City Elementary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Maryland schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Chesapeake City · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 42.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Chesapeake City Elementary has class sizes larger than 78% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chesapeake City Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Chesapeake City, MD.
School address
District: Cecil County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240024000565 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.7:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.5%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
-13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Chesapeake City Elementary compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at Chesapeake City Elementary
Chesapeake City Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Chesapeake City, Maryland, enrolling 385 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Maryland schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 42.5% lands close to the Maryland typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 385 puts it in the smaller third of Maryland schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,382 scored Maryland schools.
Against 220 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #70.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and Two or More (11%) (diversity index 38/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 385 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
16.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Cecil County Public Schools also operates Rising Sun High (1,074 students) and North East High (1,057 students) alongside Chesapeake City 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 Chesapeake City Elementary compares
Chesapeake City 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 | 16.7:1 | ▲ 15% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.5% | ▼ 13% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 385 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
385
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
42.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% below the Maryland average of 49.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 78% in Maryland - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.4%
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 385 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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: 0.3 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 77.4%
Two or More 10.9%
Hispanic or Latino 8.6%
African American 2.6%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 77.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.1, Chesapeake City 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 Chesapeake City 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 Chesapeake City Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rising Sun High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North East High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Elkton High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Perryville High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North East Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chesapeake City 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 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 (~385 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Chesapeake City Elementary
How many students attend Chesapeake City Elementary?
Chesapeake City Elementary has 385 students enrolled. It is a public school in Chesapeake City, MD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chesapeake City Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Chesapeake City Elementary is 16.7:1, which is 15% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chesapeake City Elementary?
42.5% of students at Chesapeake City Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chesapeake City Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Chesapeake City Elementary is White at 77.4% of enrollment, in Chesapeake City, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chesapeake City Elementary?
Chesapeake City Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Chesapeake City Elementary rank among public schools in Chesapeake City?
By Resource Investment Index, Chesapeake City Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Chesapeake City, 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 Chesapeake City on the city page.
Is Chesapeake City Elementary a good school?
Chesapeake City Elementary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of 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 Chesapeake City 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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