Enrollment
290
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 240024001491
Kenmore Elementary — Elkton, MD
Federal NCES profile for Kenmore Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 46/100.
👥 Class size 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 31
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Cecil County Public Schools · Maryland
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 14.4:1 Maryland avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.4%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
-24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kenmore Elementary compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Kenmore Elementary reports 290 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 19.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 5% above the Maryland state mean of 14.4:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 5% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 37.4% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 24% below the Maryland average and 28% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 290 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 27.6% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Cecil County Public Schools spends $18,173 per pupil district-wide, below the Maryland average of $22,498 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 37.4% from local sources (property taxes), 48.0% from the state, and 14.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Kenmore Elementary compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Maryland state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.1:1 | ▲ 5% | 14.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.4% | ▼ 24% | 49.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 290 | top 14% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
37.4%
free-lunch eligible
— 24% below the Maryland average of 49.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
— 5% above state mean
Top 58% in Maryland — lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,173
per pupil, district-wide
— below Maryland avg of $22,498
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 290 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 290 Top 14% in Maryland — larger than 86% of 1,383 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 19.0
Students per teacher 15.1:1 +5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 37.4% -24% vs state
NCES ID 240024001491
Student demographics
White 79.0%
Hispanic or Latino 10.0%
Two or More 6.2%
African American 4.8%
Largest group: White at 79.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 290:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 27.6%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cecil County Public Schools, which includes Kenmore Elementary.
$18,173
Per student
-19%
vs Maryland
Avg $22,498
-7%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 37.4%
State 48.0%
Federal 14.6%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,074
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Enrollment
- 1,057
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Enrollment
- 1,050
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Enrollment
- 858
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Enrollment
- 758
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
Similar other schools in Elkton
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Gilpin Manor Elementary
Standard public school
478 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Thomson Estates Elementary
Standard public school
456 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Holly Hall Elementary
Standard public school
432 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Elk Neck Elementary
Standard public school
428 students 15:1 students per teacher
Cecil Manor Elementary
Standard public school
416 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Leeds Elementary
Standard public school
284 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
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Frequently asked questions about Kenmore Elementary
How many students attend Kenmore Elementary?
Kenmore Elementary has 290 students enrolled. It is a other school in Elkton, MD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kenmore Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Kenmore Elementary is 15.1:1, which is 5% higher than the Maryland average of 14.4:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kenmore Elementary?
37.4% of students at Kenmore Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kenmore Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Kenmore Elementary is White at 79.0%. The school serves a diverse student body in Elkton, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kenmore Elementary?
Kenmore Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.