- Enrollment
- 1,074
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Elkton, MD
Elk Neck Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Elk Neck Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240024090468
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elk Neck Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median.
- #3 of 7
- schools in Elkton · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- students per teacher
- 45.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Elk Neck Elementary has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elk Neck Elementary ranks #3 of 7 schools in Elkton, MD.
School address
District: Cecil County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240024090468 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+32 students YoY
Elk Neck Elementary grew from 404 students in 2022-23 to 436 in 2023-24 (+7.9%).
Teacher FTE held 27.6 → 27.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+32 students YoY 240024090468 · Elkton, MD Other · SMALL · TRAD
428 enr · 15.9:1 · 45.3% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Rising Sun High (1,074 students)
Elk Neck Elementary grew from 404 students in 2022-23 to 436 in 2023-24 (+7.9%). Teacher FTE held 27.6 → 27.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Elk Neck Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rising Sun Hig
Rising Sun High
1,074 students
- North East Hig
North East High
1,057 students
- Elkton High
Elkton High
1,050 students
- Perryville Hig
Perryville High
858 students
- North East Mid
North East Middle
758 students
- This school 428
Elk Neck Elementary
428 students
What this shows Elk Neck Elementary reports 428 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elk Neck Elementary compares
Elk Neck Elementary is a growing 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 | 15.9:1 | ▲ 10% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.3% | ▼ 8% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 428 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
428
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% below the Maryland average of 49.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 69% in Maryland - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.6%
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
$16,748
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 428 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.8%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%
Two or More 5.6%
African American 4.2%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 81.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.1, Elk Neck Elementary is less mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cecil County Public Schools reports $16,748 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Elk Neck Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rising Sun High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North East High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Elkton High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Perryville High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North East Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elk Neck Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,057
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,050
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 858
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 758
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar other schools in Elkton
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Gilpin Manor Elementary
Standard public school
478 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Thomson Estates Elementary
Standard public school
456 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Holly Hall Elementary
Standard public school
432 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Cecil Manor Elementary
Standard public school
416 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Kenmore Elementary
Standard public school
290 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Leeds Elementary
Standard public school
284 students 12.9:1 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 (~428 students)
Frequently asked questions about Elk Neck Elementary
How many students attend Elk Neck Elementary?
Elk Neck Elementary has 428 students enrolled. It is a public school in Elkton, MD. CCD year-over-year: 404 (2022-23) → 436 (2023-24), up 32.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elk Neck Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Elk Neck Elementary is 15.9:1, which is 10% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Elk Neck Elementary?
45.3% of students at Elk Neck Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elk Neck Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Elk Neck Elementary is White at 81.8% of enrollment, in Elkton, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elk Neck Elementary?
Elk Neck Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Elk Neck Elementary rank among schools in Elkton?
By Resource Investment Index, Elk Neck Elementary ranks #3 of 7 schools in Elkton, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Elkton on the city page.
What other schools are in Cecil County Public Schools?
Besides Elk Neck Elementary, Cecil County Public Schools also operates Rising Sun High (1,074 students), North East High (1,057 students), and Elkton High (1,050 students). See the Cecil County Public Schools district page for the complete list.