- Enrollment
- 1,741
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Elkridge, MD
Elkridge Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Elkridge Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240042000728
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elkridge Elementary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Maryland schools.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Elkridge · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 37.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Elkridge Elementary has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elkridge Elementary ranks #4 of 4 schools in Elkridge, MD.
School address
District: Howard County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240042000728 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Elkridge Elementary held near 810 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 56.5 → 55.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 240042000728 · Elkridge, MD Other · MID · TRAD
798 enr · 14.3:1 · 37.8% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Marriotts Ridge High (1,741 students)
Elkridge Elementary held near 810 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 56.5 → 55.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Elkridge Elementary 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
Elkridge Elementary
798 students
What this shows Elkridge Elementary reports 798 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elkridge Elementary compares
Elkridge 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.8% | ▼ 23% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 798 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
798
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% below the Maryland average of 49.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 47% in Maryland - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.8%
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
$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 532 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 34.1%
White 26.8%
Asian 21.7%
Hispanic or Latino 9.4%
Two or More 7.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 34.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.0, Elkridge Elementary 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 Elkridge 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Atholton High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Howard High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mount Hebron High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elkridge Elementary'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 (~798 students)
Frequently asked questions about Elkridge Elementary
How many students attend Elkridge Elementary?
Elkridge Elementary has 798 students enrolled. It is a public school in Elkridge, MD. CCD year-over-year: 805 (2022-23) → 810 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elkridge Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Elkridge Elementary is 14.3:1, which is 1% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 9% 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 Elkridge Elementary?
37.8% of students at Elkridge Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elkridge Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Elkridge Elementary is African American at 34.1% of enrollment, in Elkridge, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elkridge Elementary?
Elkridge Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Elkridge Elementary rank among schools in Elkridge?
By Resource Investment Index, Elkridge Elementary ranks #4 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 Elkridge 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.