- Enrollment
- 811
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Hurlock Elementary School held near 385 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 240030000614 · Hurlock, MD Other · SMALL · TRAD
391 enr · 14:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Cambridge-South Dorchester High School (811 students)
Hurlock Elementary School held near 385 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Hurlock Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cambridge-Sout
Cambridge-South Dorchester High School
811 students
- North Dorchest
North Dorchester High School
526 students
- Mace's Lane Mi
Mace's Lane Middle School
490 students
- Maple Elementa
Maple Elementary School
483 students
- North Dorchest
North Dorchester Middle School
414 students
- This school
Hurlock Elementary School
391 students
What this shows Hurlock Elementary School reports 391 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hurlock Elementary School compares
Hurlock Elementary School 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 | 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 methodology
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
$21,340
per pupil, district-wide
- above Maryland avg of $18,753
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.
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
District finance for Dorchester County Public Schools reports $21,340 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~391 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 384 (2022-23) → 385 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.