- Enrollment
- 1,074
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Elkton, MD
Leeds Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Leeds Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240024000572
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Leeds Elementary earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Maryland schools.
- #1 of 7
- schools in Elkton · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.9:1
- small classes for Maryland
- 53.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Leeds Elementary has class sizes smaller than 72% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Leeds Elementary ranks #1 of 7 schools in Elkton, MD.
School address
District: Cecil County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240024000572 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Leeds Elementary held near 321 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 22.5 → 20.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 240024000572 · Elkton, MD Other · SMALL · TRAD
284 enr · 12.9:1 · 53.3% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Rising Sun High (1,074 students)
Leeds Elementary held near 321 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 22.5 → 20.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Leeds 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 284
Leeds Elementary
284 students
What this shows Leeds Elementary reports 284 students on the CCD universe file.
How Leeds Elementary compares
Leeds 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 | 12.9:1 | ▼ 11% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.3% | ▲ 9% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 284 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
284
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% above the Maryland average of 49.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 28% in Maryland - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.9%
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
$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 284 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.5%
Two or More 7.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
African American 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 83.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.3, Leeds 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 Leeds Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rising Sun High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North East High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elkton High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Perryville High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North East Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Leeds 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
Kenmore Elementary
Standard public school
290 students 15.3:1 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 (~284 students)
Frequently asked questions about Leeds Elementary
How many students attend Leeds Elementary?
Leeds Elementary has 284 students enrolled. It is a public school in Elkton, MD. CCD year-over-year: 334 (2022-23) → 321 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Leeds Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Leeds Elementary is 12.9:1, which is 11% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 18% 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 Leeds Elementary?
53.3% of students at Leeds Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Leeds Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Leeds Elementary is White at 83.5% of enrollment, in Elkton, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Leeds Elementary?
Leeds Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Leeds Elementary rank among schools in Elkton?
By Resource Investment Index, Leeds Elementary ranks #1 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 Leeds 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.