How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Cedar Lane Special Center | Chesapeake Math and IT Public Charter |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Fulton, MD | Laurel, MD |
| School Type | special-ed | regular |
| Grade Level | other | other |
| Enrollment | 133 | 1,681 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 4.2:1 | 16.6:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 24.8% | 42.4% |
| Charter School | No | Yes |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Cedar Lane Special Center | Chesapeake Math and IT Public Charter |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $19,256 | $19,789 |
| District | Howard County Public School System | Prince George's County Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Cedar Lane Special Center | Chesapeake Math and IT Public Charter |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14.3% | 3.1% |
| African American | 48.9% | 80.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.0% | 10.5% |
| Asian | 21.1% | 4.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 3.8% | 1.5% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Cedar Lane Special Center | Chesapeake Math and IT Public Charter |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | 12 |
| Gifted Program | No | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | - | 423:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 48.4% | 12.6% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 66 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.