Enrollment
697
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ellicott City, MD
Manor Woods Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Manor Woods Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 240042000488
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Manor Woods Elementary earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median.
- #1 of 5
- elementary schools in Ellicott City · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 10.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Manor Woods Elementary has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Manor Woods Elementary ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Ellicott City, MD.
School address
District: Howard County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240042000488 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
49.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
10.4%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
-79% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Manor Woods Elementary compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at Manor Woods Elementary
Manor Woods Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Ellicott City, Maryland, enrolling 697 students.
At 14.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Maryland median, within a few percentage points of the 14.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 10.4% free-meal eligibility runs 79% below the Maryland average.
Enrollment of 697 puts it in the larger third of Maryland schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,382 scored Maryland schools.
Against 165 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #38.
Its student body is led by Asian (44%) and White (34%) (diversity index 67/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 465 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.9% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Ellicott City's elementary schools, it stands alongside Northfield Elementary (764 students): Manor Woods Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.2:1 vs 15.6:1).
Howard County Public Schools also operates Marriotts Ridge High (1,741 students) and Reservoir High (1,597 students) alongside Manor Woods 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 Manor Woods Elementary compares
Manor Woods 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 | 14.2:1 | ▼ 2% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.4% | ▼ 79% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 697 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
697
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
10.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 79% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 46% in Maryland - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$17,971
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $20,446
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 465 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: 0.1 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
Asian 44.3%
White 33.6%
African American 9.9%
Two or More 7.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Asian at 44.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.4, Manor Woods Elementary is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Howard County Public Schools, which includes Manor Woods Elementary.
$17,971
Per student
-12%
vs Maryland
Avg $20,446
+8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 62.7%
State 29.5%
Federal 7.7%
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 Manor Woods 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Atholton High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Howard High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mount Hebron High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Manor Woods Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,741
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- 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 elementary schools in Ellicott City
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Northfield Elementary
Standard public school
764 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Hollifield Station Elementary
Standard public school
677 students 13:1 students per teacher
St. Johns Lane Elementary
Standard public school
636 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Triadelphia Ridge Elementary
Standard public school
619 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary 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 (~697 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Manor Woods Elementary
How many students attend Manor Woods Elementary?
Manor Woods Elementary has 697 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ellicott City, MD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Manor Woods Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Manor Woods Elementary is 14.2:1, which is 2% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 10% 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 Manor Woods Elementary?
10.4% of students at Manor Woods Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Manor Woods Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Manor Woods Elementary is Asian at 44.3% of enrollment, in Ellicott City, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Manor Woods Elementary?
Manor Woods Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Manor Woods Elementary rank among elementary schools in Ellicott City?
By Resource Investment Index, Manor Woods Elementary ranks #1 of 5 elementary 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 elementary schools in Ellicott City on the city page.
Is Manor Woods Elementary a good school?
Manor Woods Elementary earns 50/100 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 Howard County Public Schools?
Besides Manor Woods 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.
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