- Enrollment
- 811
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cambridge, MD
Choptank Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Choptank Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240030000841
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Choptank Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Cambridge · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Choptank Elementary School has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Choptank Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Cambridge, MD.
School address
District: Dorchester County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240030000841 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Choptank Elementary School shrank from 375 students in 2022-23 to 348 in 2023-24 (-7.2%).
Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-27 students YoY 240030000841 · Cambridge, MD Other · SMALL · TRAD
319 enr · 14.5:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Cambridge-South Dorchester High School (811 students)
Choptank Elementary School shrank from 375 students in 2022-23 to 348 in 2023-24 (-7.2%). Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Choptank Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cambridge-Sout
Cambridge-South Dorchester High School
811 students
- North Dorchest
North Dorchester High School
526 students
- Mace's Lane Mi
Mace's Lane Middle School
490 students
- Maple Elementa
Maple Elementary School
483 students
- North Dorchest
North Dorchester Middle School
414 students
- This school 319
Choptank Elementary School
319 students
What this shows Choptank Elementary School reports 319 students on the CCD universe file.
How Choptank Elementary School compares
Choptank Elementary School is a shrinking 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 | 14.5:1 | ▼ 0% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 104% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 319 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
319
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 104% above the Maryland average of 49.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 50% in Maryland - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
78.1%
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
$21,340
per pupil, district-wide
- above Maryland avg of $18,753
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 319 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 62 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 72.1%
Hispanic or Latino 14.4%
Two or More 7.8%
White 5.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 72.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.1, Choptank Elementary School is less mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dorchester County Public Schools reports $21,340 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Choptank Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge-South Dorchester High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Dorchester High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mace's Lane Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Maple Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Dorchester Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Choptank Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 526
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 490
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 414
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar other schools in Cambridge
2 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 (~319 students)
Frequently asked questions about Choptank Elementary School
How many students attend Choptank Elementary School?
Choptank Elementary School has 319 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cambridge, MD. CCD year-over-year: 375 (2022-23) → 348 (2023-24), down 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Choptank Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Choptank Elementary School is 14.5:1, which is 0% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Choptank Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Choptank Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Choptank Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Choptank Elementary School is African American at 72.1% of enrollment, in Cambridge, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Choptank Elementary School?
Choptank Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Choptank Elementary School rank among schools in Cambridge?
By Resource Investment Index, Choptank Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Cambridge, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Cambridge on the city page.
What other schools are in Dorchester County Public Schools?
Besides Choptank Elementary School, Dorchester County Public Schools also operates Cambridge-South Dorchester High School (811 students), North Dorchester High School (526 students), and Mace's Lane Middle School (490 students). See the Dorchester County Public Schools district page for the complete list.