- Enrollment
- 1,074
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Elkton, MD
Gilpin Manor Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Gilpin Manor Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240024000569
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gilpin Manor Elementary earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Maryland schools.
- #6 of 7
- schools in Elkton · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 73.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Gilpin Manor Elementary has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gilpin Manor Elementary ranks #6 of 7 schools in Elkton, MD.
School address
District: Cecil County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240024000569 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Gilpin Manor Elementary shrank from 477 students in 2022-23 to 450 in 2023-24 (-5.7%).
Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 32.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-27 students YoY 240024000569 · Elkton, MD Other · SMALL · TRAD
478 enr · 14.9:1 · 73.4% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Rising Sun High (1,074 students)
Gilpin Manor Elementary shrank from 477 students in 2022-23 to 450 in 2023-24 (-5.7%). Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 32.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Gilpin Manor Elementary 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
Gilpin Manor Elementary
478 students
What this shows Gilpin Manor Elementary reports 478 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gilpin Manor Elementary compares
Gilpin Manor Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.4% | ▲ 50% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 478 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
478
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 56% in Maryland - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.8%
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
$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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 478 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 36.4%
African American 29.1%
Hispanic or Latino 21.1%
Two or More 12.1%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 36.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.4, Gilpin Manor Elementary 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 Gilpin Manor Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rising Sun High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North East High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Elkton High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Perryville High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North East Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gilpin Manor Elementary'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 other schools in Elkton
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Thomson Estates Elementary
Standard public school
456 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Holly Hall Elementary
Standard public school
432 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Elk Neck Elementary
Standard public school
428 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Cecil Manor Elementary
Standard public school
416 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Kenmore Elementary
Standard public school
290 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Leeds Elementary
Standard public school
284 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
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 (~478 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gilpin Manor Elementary
How many students attend Gilpin Manor Elementary?
Gilpin Manor Elementary has 478 students enrolled. It is a public school in Elkton, MD. CCD year-over-year: 477 (2022-23) → 450 (2023-24), down 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gilpin Manor Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Gilpin Manor Elementary is 14.9:1, which is 3% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gilpin Manor Elementary?
73.4% of students at Gilpin Manor Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gilpin Manor Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Gilpin Manor Elementary is White at 36.4% of enrollment, in Elkton, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gilpin Manor Elementary?
Gilpin Manor Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Gilpin Manor Elementary rank among schools in Elkton?
By Resource Investment Index, Gilpin Manor Elementary ranks #6 of 7 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 schools in Elkton on the city page.
What other schools are in Cecil County Public Schools?
Besides Gilpin Manor Elementary, 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.