Elk Neck Elementary

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Elk Neck Elementary ranks 391 st of 859 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Elk Neck Elementary is a public elementary school in Elkton, Maryland, serving 404 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.

Elk Neck Elementary stands out from its surrounding schools in several ways. The school has a significantly higher percentage of white students (84.9%) compared to nearby schools like Gilpin Manor Elementary and Thomson Estates Elementary, which have more diverse student populations. Academically, Elk Neck Elementary consistently outperforms the district and state averages in mathematics, English language arts, and science proficiency. However, the school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, declining from 221 out of 853 Maryland elementary schools in 2018-2019 to 388 out of 855 in 2022-2023.

Another notable trend at Elk Neck Elementary is the increasing percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 30.23% in 2020-2021 to 47.28% in 2022-2023. This shift in the school's socioeconomic makeup may have implications for resource allocation and student support needs. When compared to other elementary schools in the Cecil County Public Schools district, Elk Neck Elementary generally outperforms its peers in academic metrics, particularly in mathematics and English language arts, suggesting it may be a relatively stronger-performing school within the district.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

41 Racine School Rd
Elkton, MD 21921-7546

(410) 996-5030

District: Cecil County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
391^st of 859 Maryland Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,148

Students who attend Elk Neck Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	North East Middle
High:	North East High

Student/teacher ratio: 15.8

Number of students: 436

Racial breakdown:

White:

85.6%

Hispanic:

5.7%

Two or more races:

4.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 45.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Elk Neck Elementary ranks better than 54.5% of elementary schools in Maryland. It also ranks 7^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 48.29. (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 (85.6%), Hispanic (5.7%), two or more races (4.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 45.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Elk Neck Elementary is 15.8. 14 elementary schools in the Cecil County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Elk Neck Elementary employs 27.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Elk Neck Elementary is $15,148. 15 elementary schools in the Cecil County Public Schools District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Elk Neck 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 Elk Neck Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Elk Neck Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile
2004	53.81	433^rd	803	46.1%
2005	51.58	429^th	805	46.7%
2006	50.34	442^nd	804	45.0%
2007	53.87	429^th	818	47.6%
2008	56.17	424^th	838	49.4%
2009	47.64	514^th	850	39.5%
2010	44.08	565^th	855	33.9%
2011	69.64	251^st	853	70.6%
2012	58.48	411^th	857	52.0%
2013	43.42	527^th	847	37.8%
2014	65.56	336^th	867	61.2%
2015	53.23	370^th	859	56.9%
2016	44.10	439^th	845	48.0%
2017	67.72	268^th	847	68.4%
2018	73.54	222^nd	857	74.1%
2019	74.69	221^st	853	74.1%
2021	41.27	348^th	802	56.6%
2022	63.60	294^th	862	65.9%
2023	47.03	388^th	855	54.6%
2024	48.29	391^st	859	54.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Elk Neck Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	36.02	424^th	796	46.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Elk Neck Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	43.06	339^th	788	57.0%

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Rank History for White students at Elk Neck Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	22.27	407^th	528	22.9%

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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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by a parent
Monday, December 27, 2010

Elk Neck elementary is a great school. The amount of caring parents, teachers, and staff make this such a great community to be a part of. With recent initiatives, the school is excelling at two very important things: 1) Educating the whole child and 2) Challenging every child. In terms of educating the whole child, the music, integrated arts, and art curriculums are fantastic and executed well. In regards to challenging every child, the school is now continuously evaluating the level that each child is learning at. Based on these evaluations, each child will be placed within various learning groups (by subject) to ensure that they are both challenged by and capable of learning the material their group is to cover. Its a great program and I can only say that the % of advanced proficient scores on the MSA is sure to rise over the next few years. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Elk Neck Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1992	526	8	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	539
1993	527	7	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	538
1994	548	5	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	554
1995	542	7	2	6	0	n/a	n/a	557
1996	542	7	2	6	0	n/a	n/a	557
1997	596	6	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	607
1998	599	2	1	7	0	n/a	n/a	609
1999	593	2	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	601
2000	635	3	0	2	3	n/a	n/a	643
2001	637	7	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	648
2002	590	6	1	6	2	n/a	n/a	605
2003	590	6	1	6	2	n/a	n/a	605
2004	470	3	1	4	1	n/a	n/a	479
2005	413	4	1	2	3	n/a	n/a	423
2006	412	3	0	1	2	n/a	n/a	418
2007	403	12	1	1	1	n/a	n/a	418
2008	424	14	1	3	1	n/a	n/a	443
2009	426	14	3	2	1	n/a	n/a	446
2010	416	14	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	432
2011	392	8	1	18	1	1	9	430
2012	394	7	0	10	1	1	11	424
2013	380	5	3	7	1	0	16	412
2014	391	4	5	13	1	0	20	434
2015	383	2	6	20	1	0	16	428
2016	364	5	4	18	1	0	16	408
2017	389	6	6	19	1	0	25	446
2018	388	8	4	21	1	0	21	443
2019	390	6	4	19	1	0	20	440
2020	399	6	1	12	0	0	25	443
2021	375	14	2	15	1	2	21	430
2022	354	13	1	17	2	1	21	409
2023	343	16	1	20	1	1	22	404
2024	373	16	0	25	1	2	19	436

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Elk Neck Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1992	539	26.5	20.3	11.3
1993	538	25.7	20.9	11.3
1994	554	26.4	21.0	14.1
1995	557	24.7	22.6	12.9
1996	557	24.7	22.6	12.9
1997	607	29.4	20.6	26.5
1998	609	31.3	19.5	13.5
1999	601	31.4	19.1	14.3
2000	643	29.0	22.2	11.8
2001	648	31.5	20.6	14.7
2002	605	30.0	20.2	14.5
2003	605	30.0	20.2	14.5
2004	479	26.0	18.4	11.9
2005	423	22.0	19.2	11.3
2006	418	22.0	19.0	14.6
2007	418	27.6	15.1	14.6
2008	443	28.8	15.4	15.1
2009	446	28.0	15.9	19.1
2010	432	28.4	15.2	25.2
2011	430	28.4	15.1	24.2
2012	424	29.5	14.3	26.7
2013	412	27.8	14.8	29.1
2014	434	27.3	15.8	34.1
2015	428	27.0	15.8	38.3
2016	408	26.0	15.6	36.5
2017	446	28.5	15.6	37.2
2018	443	27.5	16.1	34.8
2019	440	29.2	15.0	29.5
2020	443	28.1	15.7	35
2021	430	28.3	15.1	30.2
2022	409	27.8	14.7	33.5
2023	404	27.6	14.6	47.3
2024	436	27.5	15.8	45.2

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 Elk Neck Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1992	539	26.5	20.3	11.3
1993	538	25.7	20.9	11.3
1994	554	26.4	21.0	14.1
1995	557	24.7	22.6	12.9
1996	557	24.7	22.6	12.9
1997	607	29.4	20.6	26.5
1998	609	31.3	19.5	13.5
1999	601	31.4	19.1	14.3
2000	643	29.0	22.2	11.8
2001	648	31.5	20.6	14.7
2002	605	30.0	20.2	14.5
2003	605	30.0	20.2	14.5
2004	479	26.0	18.4	11.9
2005	423	22.0	19.2	11.3
2006	418	22.0	19.0	14.6
2007	418	27.6	15.1	14.6
2008	443	28.8	15.4	15.1
2009	446	28.0	15.9	19.1
2010	432	28.4	15.2	25.2
2011	430	28.4	15.1	24.2
2012	424	29.5	14.3	26.7
2013	412	27.8	14.8	29.1
2014	434	27.3	15.8	34.1
2015	428	27.0	15.8	38.3
2016	408	26.0	15.6	36.5
2017	446	28.5	15.6	37.2
2018	443	27.5	16.1	34.8
2019	440	29.2	15.0	29.5
2020	443	28.1	15.7	35
2021	430	28.3	15.1	30.2
2022	409	27.8	14.7	33.5
2023	404	27.6	14.6	47.3
2024	436	27.5	15.8	45.2

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 Elk Neck Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$764 (6.0%)	$12,015 (94.0%)	$12,779
2020	$815 (6.9%)	$11,064 (93.1%)	$11,878
2021	$1,571 (12.2%)	$11,357 (87.8%)	$12,928
2022	$2,774 (20.0%)	$11,087 (80.0%)	$13,862
2023	$2,567 (16.9%)	$12,581 (83.1%)	$15,148

Data source: Maryland Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Elk Neck Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 221^st of 853 Elementary schools	Ranks 388^th of 855 Elementary schools	19.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	440	404	8.2%
African American	6	16	166.7%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	4	1	75%
Hispanic	19	20	5.3%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	390	343	12.1%
Two or More Races	20	22	10%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	29.5%	47.3%	17.7%

Schools Near Elk Neck 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Leeds Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	615 Deaver Rd	Elkton	21921	Cecil County	Cecil County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 996-5070	321	21	15.4	47.4%	270 (84.1%)	7 (2.2%)	22 (6.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (6.5%)	58.3	316^th of 859 public elementary schools	63.2%		41	445^th of 855 public elementary schools	48.0%	129	42.6	34.1	36.7	37.9	48.9	61.4	44.9	51.4	26.0	$15,897	$2,623	$13,274
Bay View Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	910 North East Rd	North East	21901	Cecil County	Cecil County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 996-6230	490	31	15.9	63.1%	313 (63.9%)	58 (11.8%)	55 (11.2%)	5 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	58 (11.8%)	27.4	557^th of 859 public elementary schools	35.2%		29.2	554^th of 855 public elementary schools	35.2%	3	16.7	15.5	19.4	17.3	33.3	36.2	33.3	34.2	20.0	$15,711	$2,938	$12,773
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Elk Neck Elementary

What district is Elk Neck Elementary in?

Cecil County Public Schools

What schools do graduates of Elk Neck Elementary attend?

Students who attend Elk Neck Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : North East Middle
High : North East High

Is Elk Neck Elementary a good school?

Elk Neck Elementary ranks 391^st of 859 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Elk Neck Elementary?

Students at Elk Neck Elementary are 86% White, 6% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 4% African American.

How many students attend Elk Neck Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 436 students attended Elk Neck Elementary.

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