Enrollment
428
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.9:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.3%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
-8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Elk Neck Elementary compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at Elk Neck Elementary
Elk Neck Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Elkton, Maryland, enrolling 428 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Maryland schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 45.3% lands close to the Maryland typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 428 puts it in the smaller third of Maryland schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,382 scored Maryland schools.
Against 256 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #115.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 428 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Elkton's public schools, it stands alongside Gilpin Manor Elementary (478 students): Elk Neck Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.9:1 vs 14.9:1).
Cecil County Public Schools also operates Rising Sun High (1,074 students) and North East High (1,057 students) alongside Elk Neck 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 Elk Neck Elementary compares
Elk Neck 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$17,169
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $20,446
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cecil County Public Schools, which includes Elk Neck Elementary.
$17,169
Per student
-16%
vs Maryland
Avg $20,446
+3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.4%
State 48.0%
Federal 14.6%
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 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
- 1,074
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- 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
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 (~428 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.9:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Elk Neck Elementary a good school?
Elk Neck Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median. 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 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.
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