Enrollment
391
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hurlock, MD
Hurlock Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hurlock Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240030000614
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hurlock Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Hurlock · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Hurlock Elementary School has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hurlock Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Hurlock, MD.
School address
District: Dorchester County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240030000614 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
+104% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hurlock Elementary School compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hurlock Elementary School
Hurlock Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Hurlock, Maryland, enrolling 391 students.
At 14:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Maryland median, within a few percentage points of the 14.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 100.0% of students qualify for free meals, 104% above the Maryland average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 391 puts it in the smaller third of Maryland schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,382 scored Maryland schools.
Against 47 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #30.
Its student body is led by White (38%) and African American (37%) (diversity index 69/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 391 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 49.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Dorchester County Public Schools also operates Cambridge-South Dorchester High School (811 students) and North Dorchester High School (526 students) alongside Hurlock Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Hurlock Elementary School compares
Hurlock Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 104% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 391 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
391
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 104% above the Maryland average of 49.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 44% in Maryland - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
49.9%
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
$24,096
per pupil, district-wide
- above Maryland avg of $20,446
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 391 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 38.1%
African American 37.1%
Hispanic or Latino 12.3%
Two or More 11.5%
Asian 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 38.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.9, Hurlock Elementary School is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dorchester County Public Schools, which includes Hurlock Elementary School.
$24,096
Per student
+18%
vs Maryland
Avg $20,446
+45%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.8%
State 65.2%
Federal 15.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Hurlock Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge-South Dorchester High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Dorchester High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mace's Lane Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Maple Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Dorchester Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hurlock Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 811
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 526
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 490
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 414
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Maryland, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~391 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Hurlock Elementary School
How many students attend Hurlock Elementary School?
Hurlock Elementary School has 391 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hurlock, MD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hurlock Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hurlock Elementary School is 14:1, which is 3% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 11% 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 Hurlock Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Hurlock Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hurlock Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hurlock Elementary School is White at 38.1% of enrollment, in Hurlock, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hurlock Elementary School?
Hurlock Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hurlock Elementary School rank among public schools in Hurlock?
By Resource Investment Index, Hurlock Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Hurlock, 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 Hurlock on the city page.
Is Hurlock Elementary School a good school?
Hurlock Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Dorchester County Public Schools?
Besides Hurlock Elementary School, Dorchester County Public Schools also operates Cambridge-South Dorchester High School (811 students), North Dorchester High School (526 students), and Mace's Lane Middle School (490 students). See the Dorchester County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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