Enrollment
638
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Elkridge, MD
Deep Run Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Deep Run Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240042090448
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Deep Run Elementary earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Maryland schools.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Elkridge · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.5:1
- small classes for Maryland
- 56.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Deep Run Elementary has class sizes smaller than 91% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Deep Run Elementary ranks #1 of 4 schools in Elkridge, MD.
School address
District: Howard County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240042090448 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
61.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.5:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
-28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
56.6%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
+16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Deep Run Elementary compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at Deep Run Elementary
Deep Run Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Elkridge, Maryland, enrolling 638 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.5:1, Deep Run Elementary is leaner than roughly 91% of Maryland schools and 28% under the state's 14.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 56.6% lands close to the Maryland typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 638 students, its enrollment sits close to the Maryland median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,382 scored Maryland schools.
Among 328 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Maryland schools statewide, it ranks #12, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (50%) and African American (19%) (diversity index 67/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 319 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Elkridge's public schools, it stands alongside Elkridge Elementary (798 students): Deep Run Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (10.5:1 vs 14.3:1).
Howard County Public Schools also operates Marriotts Ridge High (1,741 students) and Reservoir High (1,597 students) alongside Deep Run 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 Deep Run Elementary compares
Deep Run 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 | 10.5:1 | ▼ 28% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.6% | ▲ 16% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 638 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.5:1
Leaner classes than 86% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
638
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
56.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
10.5:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 9% in Maryland - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.8%
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
$17,971
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $20,446
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 319 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: 0.2 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
Hispanic or Latino 50.2%
African American 19.4%
White 16.1%
Asian 9.4%
Two or More 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.4, Deep Run Elementary is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Howard County Public Schools, which includes Deep Run Elementary.
$17,971
Per student
-12%
vs Maryland
Avg $20,446
+8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 62.7%
State 29.5%
Federal 7.7%
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 Deep Run Elementary 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Atholton High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Howard High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mount Hebron High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Deep Run Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,741
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- 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 Elkridge
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~638 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Deep Run Elementary
How many students attend Deep Run Elementary?
Deep Run Elementary has 638 students enrolled. It is a public school in Elkridge, MD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Deep Run Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Deep Run Elementary is 10.5:1, which is 28% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 33% 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 Deep Run Elementary?
56.6% of students at Deep Run Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Deep Run Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Deep Run Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 50.2% of enrollment, in Elkridge, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Deep Run Elementary?
Deep Run Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Deep Run Elementary rank among schools in Elkridge?
By Resource Investment Index, Deep Run Elementary ranks #1 of 4 schools in Elkridge, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Elkridge on the city page.
Is Deep Run Elementary a good school?
Deep Run Elementary earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% 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 Howard County Public Schools?
Besides Deep Run Elementary, 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.
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