- Enrollment
- 1,741
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Elkridge, MD
Ducketts Lane
Federal NCES profile for Ducketts Lane, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240042001717
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ducketts Lane earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Maryland schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Maryland schools.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Elkridge · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.6:1
- small classes for Maryland
- 55.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Ducketts Lane has class sizes smaller than 91% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ducketts Lane ranks #3 of 4 schools in Elkridge, MD.
School address
District: Howard County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240042001717 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Ducketts Lane held near 595 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 54.4 → 50.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-22 students YoY 240042001717 · Elkridge, MD Other · MID · TRAD
573 enr · 10.6:1 · 55.8% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Marriotts Ridge High (1,741 students)
Ducketts Lane held near 595 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 54.4 → 50.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Ducketts Lane in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Marriotts Ridg
Marriotts Ridge High
1,741 students
- Reservoir High
Reservoir High
1,597 students
- Atholton High
Atholton High
1,540 students
- Howard High
Howard High
1,493 students
- Mount Hebron H
Mount Hebron High
1,455 students
- This school 573
Ducketts Lane
573 students
What this shows Ducketts Lane reports 573 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ducketts Lane compares
Ducketts Lane 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 | 10.6:1 | ▼ 27% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.8% | ▲ 14% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 573 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.6:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
573
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
10.6:1
students per teacher
- 27% 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
27.6%
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
$19,256
per pupil, district-wide
- above Maryland avg of $18,753
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 382 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 34.0%
Hispanic or Latino 33.0%
Asian 13.4%
White 10.8%
Two or More 8.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 34.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.9, Ducketts Lane is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Howard County Public Schools reports $19,256 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ducketts Lane 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 Ducketts Lane's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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.
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 (~573 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ducketts Lane
How many students attend Ducketts Lane?
Ducketts Lane has 573 students enrolled. It is a public school in Elkridge, MD. CCD year-over-year: 617 (2022-23) → 595 (2023-24), nearly flat (-22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ducketts Lane?
The student-teacher ratio at Ducketts Lane is 10.6:1, which is 27% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 32% 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 Ducketts Lane?
55.8% of students at Ducketts Lane are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ducketts Lane?
The largest demographic group at Ducketts Lane is African American at 34.0% of enrollment, in Elkridge, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ducketts Lane?
Ducketts Lane has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Ducketts Lane rank among schools in Elkridge?
By Resource Investment Index, Ducketts Lane ranks #3 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.
What other schools are in Howard County Public Schools?
Besides Ducketts Lane, 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.