- Enrollment
- 1,440
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bel Air, MD
Emmorton Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Emmorton Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 240039000485
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Emmorton Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Maryland schools.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Bel Air · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 20.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Emmorton Elementary has class sizes larger than 83% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Emmorton Elementary ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Bel Air, MD.
School address
District: Harford County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240039000485 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Emmorton Elementary held near 556 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 34.1 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 240039000485 · Bel Air, MD Elementary · MID · TRAD
584 enr · 17.2:1 · 20.4% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Edgewood High (1,440 students)
Emmorton Elementary held near 556 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 34.1 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Emmorton Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Edgewood High
Edgewood High
1,440 students
- Aberdeen High
Aberdeen High
1,396 students
- Bel Air High
Bel Air High
1,341 students
- C. Milton Wrig
C. Milton Wright High
1,291 students
- North Harford
North Harford High
1,204 students
- This school
Emmorton Elementary
584 students
What this shows Emmorton Elementary reports 584 students on the CCD universe file.
How Emmorton Elementary compares
Emmorton 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 | 17.2:1 | ▲ 19% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.4% | ▼ 58% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 584 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
584
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% below the Maryland average of 49.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 83% in Maryland - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,493
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $18,753
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 584 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 56.8%
Asian 12.5%
African American 12.3%
Two or More 9.6%
Hispanic or Latino 8.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 56.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.1, Emmorton Elementary is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Harford County Public Schools reports $17,493 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Emmorton Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edgewood High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Aberdeen High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bel Air High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| C. Milton Wright High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Harford High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Emmorton Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,396
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,341
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,291
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,204
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar elementary schools in Bel Air
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~584 students)
Frequently asked questions about Emmorton Elementary
How many students attend Emmorton Elementary?
Emmorton Elementary has 584 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bel Air, MD. CCD year-over-year: 548 (2022-23) → 556 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Emmorton Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Emmorton Elementary is 17.2:1, which is 19% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Emmorton Elementary?
20.4% of students at Emmorton Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Emmorton Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Emmorton Elementary is White at 56.8% of enrollment, in Bel Air, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Emmorton Elementary?
Emmorton Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Emmorton Elementary rank among elementary schools in Bel Air?
By Resource Investment Index, Emmorton Elementary ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Bel Air, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Bel Air on the city page.
What other schools are in Harford County Public Schools?
Besides Emmorton Elementary, Harford County Public Schools also operates Edgewood High (1,440 students), Aberdeen High (1,396 students), and Bel Air High (1,341 students). See the Harford County Public Schools district page for the complete list.