Enrollment
456
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Elkton, MD
Thomson Estates Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Thomson Estates Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240024000581
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thomson Estates Elementary earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Maryland schools.
- #6 of 7
- schools in Elkton · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 68.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Thomson Estates Elementary has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thomson Estates Elementary ranks #6 of 7 schools in Elkton, MD.
School address
District: Cecil County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240024000581 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
68.0%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
+39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Thomson Estates Elementary compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at Thomson Estates Elementary
Thomson Estates Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Elkton, Maryland, enrolling 456 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Maryland schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 68.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 456 students, its enrollment sits close to the Maryland median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 1,382 Maryland schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 299 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Maryland schools statewide, it ranks #246, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (40%) and African American (20%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 73/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 456 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Elkton's public schools, it stands alongside Gilpin Manor Elementary (478 students): Thomson Estates Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.4:1 vs 14.9:1).
Cecil County Public Schools also operates Rising Sun High (1,074 students) and North East High (1,057 students) alongside Thomson Estates Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Thomson Estates Elementary compares
Thomson Estates Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.4:1 | ▼ 8% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.0% | ▲ 39% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 456 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
456
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
68.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 35% in Maryland - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
40.8%
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
$17,169
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $20,446
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 456 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 39.5%
African American 20.2%
Hispanic or Latino 19.5%
Two or More 18.2%
Asian 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 39.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.1, Thomson Estates Elementary is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cecil County Public Schools, which includes Thomson Estates Elementary.
$17,169
Per student
-16%
vs Maryland
Avg $20,446
+3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.4%
State 48.0%
Federal 14.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Thomson Estates Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rising Sun High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North East High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Elkton High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Perryville High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North East Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Thomson Estates Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,074
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- 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 Elkton
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Gilpin Manor Elementary
Standard public school
478 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Holly Hall Elementary
Standard public school
432 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Elk Neck Elementary
Standard public school
428 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Cecil Manor Elementary
Standard public school
416 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Kenmore Elementary
Standard public school
290 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Leeds Elementary
Standard public school
284 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Maryland, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~456 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Thomson Estates Elementary
How many students attend Thomson Estates Elementary?
Thomson Estates Elementary has 456 students enrolled. It is a public school in Elkton, MD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomson Estates Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomson Estates Elementary is 13.4:1, which is 8% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 15% 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 Thomson Estates Elementary?
68.0% of students at Thomson Estates Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thomson Estates Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Thomson Estates Elementary is White at 39.5% of enrollment, in Elkton, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thomson Estates Elementary?
Thomson Estates Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Thomson Estates Elementary rank among schools in Elkton?
By Resource Investment Index, Thomson Estates Elementary ranks #6 of 7 schools in Elkton, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Elkton on the city page.
Is Thomson Estates Elementary a good school?
Thomson Estates Elementary earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Maryland schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Cecil County Public Schools?
Besides Thomson Estates 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.
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