- Enrollment
- 1,074
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Elkton, MD
Elkton Middle
Federal NCES profile for Elkton Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 240024000567
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elkton Middle earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Maryland schools.
- #4 of 10
- public schools in Elkton · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.4:1
- small classes for Maryland
- 68.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Elkton Middle has class sizes smaller than 85% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elkton Middle ranks #4 of 10 public schools in Elkton, MD.
School address
District: Cecil County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240024000567 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Elkton Middle held near 522 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 47.0 → 47.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 240024000567 · Elkton, MD Middle · MID · TRAD
538 enr · 11.4:1 · 68.1% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Rising Sun High (1,074 students)
Elkton Middle held near 522 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 47.0 → 47.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Elkton Middle 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
Elkton Middle
538 students
What this shows Elkton Middle reports 538 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elkton Middle compares
Elkton 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 | 11.4:1 | ▼ 21% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.1% | ▲ 39% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 538 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
538
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 15% in Maryland - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
47.2%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 269 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 156 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 37.4%
African American 31.8%
Hispanic or Latino 17.7%
Two or More 11.3%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 37.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.5, Elkton Middle is more 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 Elkton Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rising Sun High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North East High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elkton High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Perryville High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North East Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elkton Middle'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 middle schools in Elkton
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 (~538 students)
Frequently asked questions about Elkton Middle
How many students attend Elkton Middle?
Elkton Middle has 538 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Elkton, MD. CCD year-over-year: 523 (2022-23) → 522 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elkton Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Elkton Middle is 11.4:1, which is 21% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 27% 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 Elkton Middle?
68.1% of students at Elkton Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elkton Middle?
The largest demographic group at Elkton Middle is White at 37.4% of enrollment, in Elkton, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elkton Middle?
Elkton Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Elkton Middle rank among public schools in Elkton?
By Resource Investment Index, Elkton Middle ranks #4 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 Middle, 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.