- Enrollment
- 1,741
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ellicott City, MD
Ilchester Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Ilchester Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240042000813
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ilchester Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Maryland schools.
- #5 of 7
- schools in Ellicott City · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.5:1
- small classes for Maryland
- 11.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Ilchester Elementary has class sizes smaller than 85% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ilchester Elementary ranks #5 of 7 schools in Ellicott City, MD.
School address
District: Howard County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240042000813 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Ilchester Elementary held near 518 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 42.9 → 43.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 240042000813 · Ellicott City, MD Other · SMALL · TRAD
482 enr · 11.5:1 · 11.9% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Marriotts Ridge High (1,741 students)
Ilchester Elementary held near 518 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 42.9 → 43.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Ilchester Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Marriotts Ridg
Marriotts Ridge High
1,741 students
- Reservoir High
Reservoir High
1,597 students
- Atholton High
Atholton High
1,540 students
- Howard High
Howard High
1,493 students
- Mount Hebron H
Mount Hebron High
1,455 students
- This school 482
Ilchester Elementary
482 students
What this shows Ilchester Elementary reports 482 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ilchester Elementary compares
Ilchester 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 | 11.5:1 | ▼ 21% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.9% | ▼ 76% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 482 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
482
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% 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
11.5:1
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
15.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$19,256
per pupil, district-wide
- above Maryland avg of $18,753
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 482 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 44.0%
Asian 27.4%
African American 12.0%
Two or More 10.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 44.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.3, Ilchester Elementary is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Howard County Public Schools reports $19,256 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ilchester Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marriotts Ridge High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Reservoir High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Atholton High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Howard High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mount Hebron High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ilchester Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,597
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,540
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,493
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,455
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar other schools in Ellicott City
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Veterans Elementary
Standard public school
883 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Waverly Elementary
Standard public school
827 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Bellows Spring Elementary
Standard public school
806 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Centennial Lane Elementary
Standard public school
749 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Worthington Elementary
Standard public school
403 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
Homewood School
Alternative education program
109 students 2.7:1 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 (~482 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ilchester Elementary
How many students attend Ilchester Elementary?
Ilchester Elementary has 482 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ellicott City, MD. CCD year-over-year: 537 (2022-23) → 518 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ilchester Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ilchester Elementary is 11.5:1, 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 Ilchester Elementary?
11.9% of students at Ilchester Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ilchester Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Ilchester Elementary is White at 44.0% of enrollment, in Ellicott City, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ilchester Elementary?
Ilchester Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Ilchester Elementary rank among schools in Ellicott City?
By Resource Investment Index, Ilchester Elementary ranks #5 of 7 schools in Ellicott City, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Ellicott City on the city page.
What other schools are in Howard County Public Schools?
Besides Ilchester Elementary, Howard County Public Schools also operates Marriotts Ridge High (1,741 students), Reservoir High (1,597 students), and Atholton High (1,540 students). See the Howard County Public Schools district page for the complete list.