- Enrollment
- 1,741
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Manor Woods Elementary held near 675 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 49.1 → 49.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 240042000488 · Ellicott City, MD Elementary · MID · TRAD
697 enr · 14.2:1 · 10.4% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Marriotts Ridge High (1,741 students)
Manor Woods Elementary held near 675 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE held 49.1 → 49.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Manor Woods Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Marriotts Ridg
Marriotts Ridge High
1,741 students
- Reservoir High
Reservoir High
1,597 students
- Atholton High
Atholton High
1,540 students
- Howard High
Howard High
1,493 students
- Mount Hebron H
Mount Hebron High
1,455 students
- This school
Manor Woods Elementary
697 students
What this shows Manor Woods Elementary reports 697 students on the CCD universe file.
How Manor Woods Elementary compares
Manor Woods 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 | 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 methodology
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
$19,256
per pupil, district-wide
- above Maryland avg of $18,753
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.
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
District finance for Howard County Public Schools reports $19,256 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,597
- 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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~697 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 662 (2022-23) → 675 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.