- Enrollment
- 1,074
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Elkton, MD
Elkton High
Federal NCES profile for Elkton High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 240024000568
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elkton High earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median.
- #10 of 10
- public schools in Elkton · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 58.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Elkton High has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elkton High ranks #10 of 10 public schools in Elkton, MD.
School address
District: Cecil County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240024000568 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Elkton High held near 1,105 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 70.0 → 71.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 240024000568 · Elkton, MD High · MID · TRAD
1,050 enr · 15:1 · 58.0% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Rising Sun High (1,074 students)
Elkton High held near 1,105 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 70.0 → 71.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Elkton High 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
- This school
Elkton High
1,050 students
- Perryville Hig
Perryville High
858 students
- North East Mid
North East Middle
758 students
- North East Ele
North East Elementary
615 students
What this shows Elkton High reports 1,050 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elkton High compares
Elkton High 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 | 15:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.0% | ▲ 18% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,050 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,050
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% above the Maryland average of 49.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 57% in Maryland - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
51.2%
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 263 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 184 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 42.1%
African American 27.5%
Hispanic or Latino 17.4%
Two or More 11.2%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 42.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.4, Elkton High is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
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 Elkton High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rising Sun High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North East High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Perryville High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North East Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North East Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elkton High'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
- 858
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 758
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 615
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Nationwide high 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 (~1,050 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15:1)
Frequently asked questions about Elkton High
How many students attend Elkton High?
Elkton High has 1,050 students enrolled. It is a high school in Elkton, MD. CCD year-over-year: 1,106 (2022-23) → 1,105 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elkton High?
The student-teacher ratio at Elkton High is 15:1, which is 3% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Elkton High?
58.0% of students at Elkton High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elkton High?
The largest demographic group at Elkton High is White at 42.1% of enrollment, in Elkton, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elkton High?
Elkton High has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Elkton High rank among public schools in Elkton?
By Resource Investment Index, Elkton High ranks #10 of 10 public 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 public schools in Elkton on the city page.
What other schools are in Cecil County Public Schools?
Besides Elkton High, Cecil County Public Schools also operates Rising Sun High (1,074 students), North East High (1,057 students), and Perryville High (858 students). See the Cecil County Public Schools district page for the complete list.