- Enrollment
- 1,074
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Kenmore Elementary shrank from 286 students in 2022-23 to 267 in 2023-24 (-6.6%).
Teacher FTE added 19.8 → 20.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-19 students YoY 240024001491 · Elkton, MD Other · SMALL · TRAD
290 enr · 15.3:1 · 37.4% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Rising Sun High (1,074 students)
Kenmore Elementary shrank from 286 students in 2022-23 to 267 in 2023-24 (-6.6%). Teacher FTE added 19.8 → 20.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Kenmore Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rising Sun Hig
Rising Sun High
1,074 students
- North East Hig
North East High
1,057 students
- Elkton High
Elkton High
1,050 students
- Perryville Hig
Perryville High
858 students
- North East Mid
North East Middle
758 students
- This school 290
Kenmore Elementary
290 students
What this shows Kenmore Elementary reports 290 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kenmore Elementary compares
Kenmore Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$16,748
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $18,753
Somewhat 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.
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
District finance for Cecil County Public Schools reports $16,748 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,057
- 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
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 (~290 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 286 (2022-23) → 267 (2023-24), down 19.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.