- Enrollment
- 1,741
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Elkridge, MD
Elkridge Landing Middle
Federal NCES profile for Elkridge Landing Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 240042000633
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elkridge Landing Middle earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Maryland schools.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Elkridge · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 26.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Elkridge Landing Middle has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elkridge Landing Middle ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Elkridge, MD.
School address
District: Howard County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240042000633 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Elkridge Landing Middle held near 681 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 52.7 → 51.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 240042000633 · Elkridge, MD Middle · MID · TRAD
686 enr · 13.2:1 · 26.0% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Marriotts Ridge High (1,741 students)
Elkridge Landing Middle held near 681 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 52.7 → 51.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Elkridge Landing Middle 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 686
Elkridge Landing Middle
686 students
What this shows Elkridge Landing Middle reports 686 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elkridge Landing Middle compares
Elkridge Landing Middle 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 9% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.0% | ▼ 47% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 686 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
686
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 32% in Maryland - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.4%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 343 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 34.0%
African American 25.0%
Asian 22.3%
Hispanic or Latino 11.1%
Two or More 7.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 34.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.5, Elkridge Landing Middle 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 Landing Middle 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 | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Atholton High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Howard High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mount Hebron High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elkridge Landing Middle'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 middle schools in Elkridge
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle 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 (~686 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Elkridge Landing Middle
How many students attend Elkridge Landing Middle?
Elkridge Landing Middle has 686 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Elkridge, MD. CCD year-over-year: 680 (2022-23) → 681 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elkridge Landing Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Elkridge Landing Middle is 13.2:1, which is 9% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 16% 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 Landing Middle?
26.0% of students at Elkridge Landing Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elkridge Landing Middle?
The largest demographic group at Elkridge Landing Middle is White 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 75.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elkridge Landing Middle?
Elkridge Landing Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Landing Middle rank among public schools in Elkridge?
By Resource Investment Index, Elkridge Landing Middle ranks #3 of 6 public 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 public schools in Elkridge on the city page.
What other schools are in Howard County Public Schools?
Besides Elkridge Landing Middle, 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.