- Enrollment
- 1,741
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Elkridge, MD
Rockburn Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Rockburn Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240042000396
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rockburn Elementary earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Elkridge · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 9.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Rockburn Elementary has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rockburn Elementary ranks #2 of 4 schools in Elkridge, MD.
School address
District: Howard County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240042000396 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Rockburn Elementary held near 672 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 46.4 → 48.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+21 students YoY 240042000396 · Elkridge, MD Other · MID · TRAD
649 enr · 14.1:1 · 9.1% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Marriotts Ridge High (1,741 students)
Rockburn Elementary held near 672 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount). Teacher FTE added 46.4 → 48.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Rockburn 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 649
Rockburn Elementary
649 students
What this shows Rockburn Elementary reports 649 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rockburn Elementary compares
Rockburn 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 | 14.1:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.1% | ▼ 81% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 649 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
649
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 81% 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
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 45% in Maryland - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.2%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 649 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: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 41.6%
Asian 30.2%
African American 12.5%
Two or More 9.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 41.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.8, Rockburn 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 Rockburn 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 | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mount Hebron High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rockburn 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 other schools in Elkridge
3 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 (~649 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rockburn Elementary
How many students attend Rockburn Elementary?
Rockburn Elementary has 649 students enrolled. It is a public school in Elkridge, MD. CCD year-over-year: 651 (2022-23) → 672 (2023-24), nearly flat (+21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rockburn Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Rockburn Elementary is 14.1:1, which is 3% 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 Rockburn Elementary?
9.1% of students at Rockburn Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rockburn Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Rockburn Elementary is White at 41.6% of enrollment, in Elkridge, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rockburn Elementary?
Rockburn Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Rockburn Elementary rank among schools in Elkridge?
By Resource Investment Index, Rockburn Elementary ranks #2 of 4 schools in Elkridge, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Elkridge on the city page.
What other schools are in Howard County Public Schools?
Besides Rockburn 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.