- Enrollment
- 1,477
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sykesville, MD
Eldersburg Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Eldersburg Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240021000531
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 6
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eldersburg Elementary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median.
- #3 of 5
- schools in Sykesville · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 15.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Eldersburg Elementary has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eldersburg Elementary ranks #3 of 5 schools in Sykesville, MD.
School address
District: Carroll County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240021000531 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Eldersburg Elementary held near 476 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.3 → 33.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 240021000531 · Sykesville, MD Other · SMALL · TRAD
470 enr · 14.7:1 · 15.4% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Westminster High (1,477 students)
Eldersburg Elementary held near 476 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.3 → 33.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Eldersburg Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Westminster Hi
Westminster High
1,477 students
- Manchester Val
Manchester Valley High
1,339 students
- Winters Mill H
Winters Mill High
1,156 students
- Century High
Century High
1,101 students
- Liberty High
Liberty High
1,007 students
- This school 470
Eldersburg Elementary
470 students
What this shows Eldersburg Elementary reports 470 students on the CCD universe file.
How Eldersburg Elementary compares
Eldersburg Elementary 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 | 14.7:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.4% | ▼ 69% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 470 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
470
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% below the Maryland average of 49.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 53% in Maryland - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$16,548
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $18,753
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 470 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%
Asian 5.7%
Two or More 5.3%
African American 3.6%
Largest group: White at 79.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.3, Eldersburg Elementary is less mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Carroll County Public Schools reports $16,548 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Eldersburg Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westminster High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Manchester Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winters Mill High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Century High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Liberty High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eldersburg Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,339
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,156
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,101
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,007
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar other schools in Sykesville
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Linton Springs Elementary
Standard public school
759 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Carrolltowne Elementary
Standard public school
593 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Piney Ridge Elementary
Standard public school
578 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Mechanicsville Elementary
Standard public school
510 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
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 (~470 students)
Frequently asked questions about Eldersburg Elementary
How many students attend Eldersburg Elementary?
Eldersburg Elementary has 470 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sykesville, MD. CCD year-over-year: 474 (2022-23) → 476 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eldersburg Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Eldersburg Elementary is 14.7:1, which is 1% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Eldersburg Elementary?
15.4% of students at Eldersburg Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eldersburg Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Eldersburg Elementary is White at 79.1% of enrollment, in Sykesville, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eldersburg Elementary?
Eldersburg Elementary 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 Eldersburg Elementary rank among schools in Sykesville?
By Resource Investment Index, Eldersburg Elementary ranks #3 of 5 schools in Sykesville, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Sykesville on the city page.
What other schools are in Carroll County Public Schools?
Besides Eldersburg Elementary, Carroll County Public Schools also operates Westminster High (1,477 students), Manchester Valley High (1,339 students), and Winters Mill High (1,156 students). See the Carroll County Public Schools district page for the complete list.