- Enrollment
- 1,074
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · North East, MD
North East Elementary
Federal NCES profile for North East Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240024000573
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North East Elementary earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Maryland schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in North East · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.6:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 64.0%
- free-lunch eligible
North East Elementary has class sizes larger than 77% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North East Elementary ranks #3 of 5 public schools in North East, MD.
School address
District: Cecil County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240024000573 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
North East Elementary held near 592 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 37.4 → 39.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 240024000573 · North East, MD Other · MID · TRAD
615 enr · 16.6:1 · 64.0% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Rising Sun High (1,074 students)
North East Elementary held near 592 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 37.4 → 39.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
North East 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
North East Elementary
615 students
What this shows North East Elementary reports 615 students on the CCD universe file.
How North East Elementary compares
North East 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 | 16.6:1 | ▲ 14% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.0% | ▲ 31% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 615 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
615
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 77% in Maryland - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
37.1%
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 615 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.7%
African American 22.6%
Hispanic or Latino 12.2%
Two or More 11.7%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 51.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.3, North East Elementary is more 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 North East Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rising Sun High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North East High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Elkton High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Perryville High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North East Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North East 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 North East
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~615 students)
Frequently asked questions about North East Elementary
How many students attend North East Elementary?
North East Elementary has 615 students enrolled. It is a public school in North East, MD. CCD year-over-year: 592 (2022-23) → 592 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North East Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at North East Elementary is 16.6:1, which is 14% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North East Elementary?
64.0% of students at North East Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North East Elementary?
The largest demographic group at North East Elementary is White at 51.7% of enrollment, in North East, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North East Elementary?
North East Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 North East Elementary rank among public schools in North East?
By Resource Investment Index, North East Elementary ranks #3 of 5 public schools in North East, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in North East on the city page.
What other schools are in Cecil County Public Schools?
Besides North East 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.