Enrollment
290
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Elkton, MD
Kenmore Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Kenmore Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240024001491
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kenmore Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median.
- #2 of 7
- schools in Elkton · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 37.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Kenmore Elementary has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kenmore Elementary ranks #2 of 7 schools in Elkton, MD.
School address
District: Cecil County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240024001491 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
+6% 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
What stands out at Kenmore Elementary
Kenmore Elementary is a small combined-grade school in Elkton, Maryland, enrolling 290 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Maryland schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 37.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 290 puts it in the smaller third of Maryland schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,382 scored Maryland schools.
Among 106 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Maryland schools statewide, it ranks #78, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Hispanic or Latino (10%) (diversity index 36/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 290 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Elkton's public schools, it stands alongside Gilpin Manor Elementary (478 students): Kenmore Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.3:1 vs 14.9:1).
Cecil County Public Schools also operates Rising Sun High (1,074 students) and North East High (1,057 students) alongside Kenmore Elementary.
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 Kenmore Elementary compares
Kenmore Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▲ 6% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.4% | ▼ 24% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 290 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
290
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 61% in Maryland - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.6%
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
$17,169
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $20,446
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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
- 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 79.0%
Hispanic or Latino 10.0%
Two or More 6.2%
African American 4.8%
Largest group: White at 79.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.0, Kenmore Elementary is less mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cecil County Public Schools, which includes Kenmore Elementary.
$17,169
Per student
-16%
vs Maryland
Avg $20,446
+3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How Kenmore Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rising Sun High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North East High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Elkton High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Perryville High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North East Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kenmore Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,074
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- 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.
Gilpin Manor Elementary
Standard public school
478 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
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
Leeds Elementary
Standard public school
284 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
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 (~290 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Next steps
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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 public school in Elkton, MD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kenmore Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Kenmore Elementary is 15.3:1, which is 6% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, in Elkton, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kenmore Elementary?
Kenmore Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Kenmore Elementary rank among schools in Elkton?
By Resource Investment Index, Kenmore Elementary ranks #2 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.
Is Kenmore Elementary a good school?
Kenmore Elementary earns 45/100 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 Cecil County Public Schools?
Besides Kenmore 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.
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