- Enrollment
- 1,741
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ellicott City, MD
St. Johns Lane Elementary
Federal NCES profile for St. Johns Lane Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 240042000753
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
St. Johns Lane Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median.
- #3 of 5
- elementary schools in Ellicott City · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 16.4%
- free-lunch eligible
St. Johns Lane Elementary has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, St. Johns Lane Elementary ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Ellicott City, MD.
School address
District: Howard County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240042000753 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
St. Johns Lane Elementary held near 657 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 44.5 → 44.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 240042000753 · Ellicott City, MD Elementary · MID · TRAD
636 enr · 14.5:1 · 16.4% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Marriotts Ridge High (1,741 students)
St. Johns Lane Elementary held near 657 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE held 44.5 → 44.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
St. Johns Lane 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 636
St. Johns Lane Elementary
636 students
What this shows St. Johns Lane Elementary reports 636 students on the CCD universe file.
How St. Johns Lane Elementary compares
St. Johns Lane 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 | 14.5:1 | ▼ 0% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.4% | ▼ 67% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 636 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
636
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% 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
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 50% in Maryland - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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 636 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 42.0%
Asian 33.8%
African American 9.9%
Hispanic or Latino 7.4%
Two or More 6.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 42.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.0, St. Johns Lane 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 St. Johns Lane 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 | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Atholton High | Larger | Similar 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 St. Johns Lane 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
Manor Woods Elementary
Standard public school
697 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Hollifield Station Elementary
Standard public school
677 students 13:1 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 (~636 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about St. Johns Lane Elementary
How many students attend St. Johns Lane Elementary?
St. Johns Lane Elementary has 636 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ellicott City, MD. CCD year-over-year: 641 (2022-23) → 657 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at St. Johns Lane Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at St. Johns Lane Elementary is 14.5:1, which is 0% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at St. Johns Lane Elementary?
16.4% of students at St. Johns Lane Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of St. Johns Lane Elementary?
The largest demographic group at St. Johns Lane Elementary is White at 42.0% of enrollment, in Ellicott City, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for St. Johns Lane Elementary?
St. Johns Lane Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 St. Johns Lane Elementary rank among elementary schools in Ellicott City?
By Resource Investment Index, St. Johns Lane Elementary ranks #3 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 St. Johns Lane 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.