- Enrollment
- 1,074
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Perryville, MD
Perryville Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Perryville Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240024000576
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Perryville Elementary earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Perryville · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 51.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Perryville Elementary has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Perryville Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Perryville, MD.
School address
District: Cecil County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240024000576 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Perryville Elementary held near 424 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.2 → 29.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 240024000576 · Perryville, MD Other · SMALL · TRAD
423 enr · 15.1:1 · 51.1% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Rising Sun High (1,074 students)
Perryville Elementary held near 424 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.2 → 29.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Perryville 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 423
Perryville Elementary
423 students
What this shows Perryville Elementary reports 423 students on the CCD universe file.
How Perryville Elementary compares
Perryville 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 | 15.1:1 | ▲ 4% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.1% | ▲ 4% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 423 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
423
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 59% in Maryland - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.7%
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 423 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.3%
African American 12.5%
Two or More 8.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 72.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.1, Perryville 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 Perryville 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 | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Elkton High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Perryville High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North East Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Perryville 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
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 (~423 students)
Frequently asked questions about Perryville Elementary
How many students attend Perryville Elementary?
Perryville Elementary has 423 students enrolled. It is a public school in Perryville, MD. CCD year-over-year: 421 (2022-23) → 424 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Perryville Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Perryville Elementary is 15.1:1, which is 4% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Perryville Elementary?
51.1% of students at Perryville Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Perryville Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Perryville Elementary is White at 72.3% of enrollment, in Perryville, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Perryville Elementary?
Perryville Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Perryville Elementary rank among public schools in Perryville?
By Resource Investment Index, Perryville Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Perryville, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Cecil County Public Schools?
Besides Perryville 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.