Cecilton Elementary

Q: Is Cecilton Elementary a good school?

Cecilton Elementary ranks 534 th of 859 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Cecilton Elementary is a public elementary school in Cecilton, Maryland, serving 281 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Cecil County Public Schools district, which is ranked 15 out of 25 in Maryland and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Cecilton Elementary faces several challenges, including a significantly higher percentage of White students (71.17%) compared to surrounding schools, consistently lower test scores than the district and state averages, particularly in Mathematics, and underperformance of student subgroups. The school's statewide ranking has steadily declined over the years, from 364 out of 853 Maryland elementary schools in 2018-2019 to 534 out of 859 in 2023-2024, with a consistent 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. When compared to other nearby schools in the Cecil County Public Schools district, such as Perryville Elementary and Charlestown Elementary, Cecilton Elementary generally underperforms.

To address these challenges, the school and district should consider implementing targeted interventions and support programs to improve academic performance, particularly in Mathematics, exploring strategies to attract and retain a more diverse teaching staff, and providing additional resources and support for students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds. By addressing these key areas, Cecilton Elementary can work towards improving its academic outcomes and providing a more equitable and enriching educational experience for all its students.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

251 West Main St
Cecilton, MD 21913-1000

(410) 275-1000

District: Cecil County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
534^th of 859 Maryland Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,307

Students who attend Cecilton Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Bohemia Manor Middle
High:	Bohemia Manor High

Student/teacher ratio: 13.6

Number of students: 279

Racial breakdown:

White:

69.5%

Hispanic:

19.4%

Two or more races:

5.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 59.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Cecilton Elementary ranks worse than 62.2% of elementary schools in Maryland. It also ranks 11^th among 17 ranked elementary schools in the Cecil County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.5. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (69.5%), Hispanic (19.4%), two or more races (5.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 59.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cecilton Elementary is 13.6, which is the 5^th best among 17 elementary schools in the Cecil County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Cecilton Elementary employs 20.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cecilton Elementary is $18,307, which is the 3^rd highest among 17 elementary schools in the Cecil County Public Schools District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Cecilton Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Cecil County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Cecil County Public Schools 15^th of 25 Maryland school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Cecilton Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Cecilton Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile
2004	58.23	401^st	803	50.1%
2005	59.89	368^th	805	54.3%
2006	68.73	272^nd	804	66.2%
2007	64.20	322^nd	818	60.6%
2008	62.16	355^th	838	57.6%
2009	62.85	352^nd	850	58.6%
2010	69.78	275^th	855	67.8%
2011	66.01	308^th	853	63.9%
2012	55.85	435^th	857	49.2%
2013	63.29	332^nd	847	60.8%
2014	52.93	484^th	867	44.2%
2015	45.14	431^st	859	49.8%
2016	45.22	430^th	845	49.1%
2017	42.40	447^th	847	47.2%
2018	48.32	405^th	857	52.7%
2019	52.03	364^th	853	57.3%
2021	33.31	437^th	802	45.5%
2022	37.93	506^th	862	41.3%
2023	41.98	441^st	855	48.4%
2024	30.50	534^th	859	37.8%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Cecilton Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	40.86	77^th	136	43.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Cecilton Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	30.53	414^th	546	24.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Cecilton Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	31.72	475^th	796	40.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Cecilton Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	41.11	356^th	788	54.8%

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Rank History for White students at Cecilton Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	23.57	395^th	528	25.2%

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Data source: test scores: Maryland State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Maryland State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Cecilton Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1989	242	45	4	6	0	n/a	n/a	297
1990	270	38	4	5	0	n/a	n/a	317
1991	275	55	3	6	0	n/a	n/a	339
1992	299	54	3	12	0	n/a	n/a	368
1993	295	46	2	13	0	n/a	n/a	356
1994	328	41	2	12	0	n/a	n/a	383
1995	316	33	2	7	0	n/a	n/a	358
1996	316	33	2	7	0	n/a	n/a	358
1997	284	31	2	7	0	n/a	n/a	324
1998	305	19	2	7	1	n/a	n/a	334
1999	321	31	1	5	0	n/a	n/a	358
2000	314	37	1	5	0	n/a	n/a	357
2001	321	36	1	9	0	n/a	n/a	367
2002	290	34	2	10	0	n/a	n/a	336
2003	290	34	2	10	0	n/a	n/a	336
2004	273	26	1	9	0	n/a	n/a	309
2005	285	25	2	6	1	n/a	n/a	319
2006	299	26	3	7	2	n/a	n/a	337
2007	293	20	3	9	2	n/a	n/a	327
2008	274	22	3	10	2	n/a	n/a	311
2009	303	20	2	12	2	n/a	n/a	339
2010	288	29	2	17	2	n/a	n/a	338
2011	274	11	1	22	1	0	13	322
2012	260	15	3	25	1	0	15	319
2013	243	10	1	29	0	0	14	297
2014	236	10	0	37	0	0	20	303
2015	246	6	0	39	0	0	18	309
2016	279	10	0	40	0	0	16	345
2017	261	10	0	40	0	0	13	324
2018	244	12	0	33	0	0	12	301
2019	223	14	0	33	0	0	15	285
2020	244	16	0	46	1	0	12	319
2021	207	16	0	43	1	0	15	282
2022	204	8	0	49	2	0	19	282
2023	200	11	1	48	2	0	19	281
2024	194	12	1	54	3	0	15	279

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Cecilton Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	297	16.6	17.8	n/a
1990	317	17.9	17.7	22.4
1991	339	17.4	19.4	17.7
1992	368	20.5	17.9	31.8
1993	356	22.3	16.0	32.9
1994	383	21.3	18.0	19.3
1995	358	21.2	16.9	15.4
1996	358	21.2	16.9	15.4
1997	324	17.6	18.4	16.4
1998	334	18.1	18.5	15.6
1999	358	18.2	19.7	22.1
2000	357	18.0	19.8	24.9
2001	367	20.9	17.6	21
2002	336	21.5	15.6	27.4
2003	336	21.5	15.6	27.4
2004	309	17.0	18.2	28.8
2005	319	15.0	21.3	28.5
2006	337	16.0	21.1	33.2
2007	327	18.3	17.9	28.1
2008	311	20.0	15.6	26.4
2009	339	20.4	16.6	30.4
2010	338	20.2	16.7	38.2
2011	322	20.2	15.9	41
2012	319	19.9	16.0	44.8
2013	297	20.7	14.3	42.1
2014	303	20.7	14.6	45.5
2015	309	20.0	15.4	47.6
2016	345	21.0	16.4	49.6
2017	324	21.2	15.2	49.4
2018	301	21.2	14.1	50.8
2019	285	19.7	14.4	51.6
2020	319	19.8	16.1	57.7
2021	282	20.0	14.0	46.8
2022	282	19.5	14.3	44
2023	281	19.5	14.4	63
2024	279	20.5	13.6	59.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Cecilton Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	297	16.6	17.8	n/a
1990	317	17.9	17.7	22.4
1991	339	17.4	19.4	17.7
1992	368	20.5	17.9	31.8
1993	356	22.3	16.0	32.9
1994	383	21.3	18.0	19.3
1995	358	21.2	16.9	15.4
1996	358	21.2	16.9	15.4
1997	324	17.6	18.4	16.4
1998	334	18.1	18.5	15.6
1999	358	18.2	19.7	22.1
2000	357	18.0	19.8	24.9
2001	367	20.9	17.6	21
2002	336	21.5	15.6	27.4
2003	336	21.5	15.6	27.4
2004	309	17.0	18.2	28.8
2005	319	15.0	21.3	28.5
2006	337	16.0	21.1	33.2
2007	327	18.3	17.9	28.1
2008	311	20.0	15.6	26.4
2009	339	20.4	16.6	30.4
2010	338	20.2	16.7	38.2
2011	322	20.2	15.9	41
2012	319	19.9	16.0	44.8
2013	297	20.7	14.3	42.1
2014	303	20.7	14.6	45.5
2015	309	20.0	15.4	47.6
2016	345	21.0	16.4	49.6
2017	324	21.2	15.2	49.4
2018	301	21.2	14.1	50.8
2019	285	19.7	14.4	51.6
2020	319	19.8	16.1	57.7
2021	282	20.0	14.0	46.8
2022	282	19.5	14.3	44
2023	281	19.5	14.4	63
2024	279	20.5	13.6	59.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Cecilton Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,421 (9.5%)	$13,534 (90.5%)	$14,955
2020	$1,270 (9.2%)	$12,538 (90.8%)	$13,809
2021	$2,276 (14.2%)	$13,793 (85.8%)	$16,069
2022	$3,895 (22.6%)	$13,336 (77.4%)	$17,232
2023	$3,568 (19.5%)	$14,739 (80.5%)	$18,307

Data source: Maryland Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Cecilton Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 364^th of 853 Elementary schools	Ranks 441^st of 855 Elementary schools	8.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	285	281	1.4%
African American	14	11	21.4%
American Indian	0	2
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	33	48	45.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	223	200	10.3%
Two or More Races	15	19	26.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	51.6%	63%	11.4%

Schools Near Cecilton Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCAP Mathematics (2024)				MCAP English Language Arts (2024)				MCAP Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MCAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MCAP Mathematics All Grades	MCAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts All Grades	MCAP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Cecilton Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	251 West Main St	Cecilton	21913	Cecil County	Cecil County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 275-1000	279	21	13.6	59.1%	194 (69.5%)	12 (4.3%)	54 (19.4%)	1 (0.4%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (5.4%)	30.5	534^th of 859 public elementary schools	37.8%		42	441^st of 855 public elementary schools	48.4%	93	23.3	32.6	8.2	21.0	33.3	57.8	22.9	37.8	10.4	$18,307	$3,568	$14,739
Galena Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	114 S Main Street	Galena	21635	Kent County	Kent County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 648-5132	291	27	10.8	50.9%	187 (64.3%)	23 (7.9%)	62 (21.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (6.5%)	19.4	660^th of 859 public elementary schools	23.2%		36.1	498^th of 855 public elementary schools	41.8%	162	25.0	7.7	15.7	15.9	27.8	23.7	24.5	25.2	14.0	$20,923	$3,964	$16,958
Chesapeake City Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2801 Augustine Herman Hwy	Chesapeake City	21915	Cecil County	Cecil County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 885-2085	372	25	14.8	46.0%	308 (82.8%)	6 (1.6%)	28 (7.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (7.8%)	56.9	322^nd of 859 public elementary schools	62.5%		52.4	354^th of 855 public elementary schools	58.6%	32	37.7	39.1	34.8	37.2	41.5	62.5	48.5	51.4	23.9	$15,314	$1,814	$13,500
Elk Neck Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	41 Racine School Rd	Elkton	21921	Cecil County	Cecil County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 996-5030	436	28	15.8	45.2%	373 (85.6%)	16 (3.7%)	25 (5.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.5%)	19 (4.4%)	48.3	391^st of 859 public elementary schools	54.5%		47	388^th of 855 public elementary schools	54.6%	3	31.7	30.1	31.0	30.9	28.6	42.5	50.0	41.4	33.3	$15,148	$2,567	$12,581
Charlestown Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	550 Baltimore Street	Charlestown	21914	Cecil County	Cecil County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 996-6240	302	21	14.6	46.0%	193 (63.9%)	46 (15.2%)	21 (7.0%)	5 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.7%)	32 (10.6%)	59.9	307^th of 859 public elementary schools	64.3%		49.6	369^th of 855 public elementary schools	56.8%	62	48.8	41.3	25.6	38.5	65.9	60.9	46.5	57.7	18.2	$18,394	$3,425	$14,969
Holly Hall Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	233 White Hall Rd	Elkton	21921	Cecil County	Cecil County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 996-5050	446	33	13.3	71.5%	206 (46.2%)	86 (19.3%)	86 (19.3%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	63 (14.1%)	19.4	662^nd of 859 public elementary schools	22.9%		16.4	706^th of 855 public elementary schools	17.4%	44	23.2	6.5	8.6	12.5	23.2	22.6	27.6	24.4	21.7	$17,151	$3,168	$13,983
North East Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	301 Thomas Ave	North East	21901	Cecil County	Cecil County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 996-6220	592	40	14.8	60.1%	334 (56.4%)	107 (18.1%)	65 (11.0%)	9 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	76 (12.8%)	25	586^th of 859 public elementary schools	31.8%		29.7	549^th of 855 public elementary schools	35.8%	37	27.7	19.6	14.4	20.2	24.1	42.2	28.1	32.0	11.3	$15,206	$2,754	$12,452
Thomson Estates Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	203 E Thomson Dr	Elkton	21921	Cecil County	Cecil County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 996-5080	475	35	13.6	66.1%	204 (42.9%)	96 (20.2%)	82 (17.3%)	13 (2.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	79 (16.6%)	22.4	614^th of 859 public elementary schools	28.5%		20.6	650^th of 855 public elementary schools	24.0%	36	10.0	15.0	12.7	12.4	13.0	32.1	48.6	31.3	12.7	$17,055	$3,036	$14,019
Gilpin Manor Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	203 Newark Ave	Elkton	21921	Cecil County	Cecil County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 996-5040	450	33	13.8	70.4%	172 (38.2%)	129 (28.7%)	81 (18.0%)	8 (1.8%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	58 (12.9%)	17.5	683^rd of 859 public elementary schools	20.5%		15.9	721^st of 855 public elementary schools	15.7%	38	29.0	18.8	5.3	17.3	27.9	30.2	13.3	23.3	5.4	$17,091	$3,032	$14,059
Perryville Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	901 Maywood Ave	Perryville	21903	Cecil County	Cecil County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 642-6540	424	30	14.3	53.5%	326 (76.9%)	39 (9.2%)	25 (5.9%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (7.5%)	46.9	400^th of 859 public elementary schools	53.4%		47.6	384^th of 855 public elementary schools	55.1%	16	43.5	19.7	32.1	31.6	50.0	39.3	50.0	46.0	19.2	$16,732	$2,808	$13,924

Frequently Asked Questions about Cecilton Elementary

Is Cecilton Elementary a good school?

Cecilton Elementary ranks 534^th of 859 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Cecilton Elementary in?

Cecil County Public Schools

How many students attend Cecilton Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 279 students attended Cecilton Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Cecilton Elementary?

Students at Cecilton Elementary are 70% White, 19% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 4% African American, 1% American Indian.

What schools do graduates of Cecilton Elementary attend?

Students who attend Cecilton Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Bohemia Manor Middle
High : Bohemia Manor High

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