At a glance
Reported students
133
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
31.8
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
4.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Maryland other enrollment
59th percentile
Compared with 37 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
676
Cedar Lane Special Center: 133 reported students.
State peer staffing position
30th percentile
4.2:1 reported; state peer median 5.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 113
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34.9
- Student–teacher ratio
- 3.2:1
What the reported data says about Cedar Lane Special Center
Cedar Lane Special Center is a public combined / other school serving grades KG–12 in Fulton. It is one of 78 current school records connected to Howard County Public Schools. NCES reports 133 students for 2024–25.
Among 37 combined / other schools in Maryland with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 118 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 59th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 4.2:1, below the Maryland median of 5.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (48.9%) and Asian (21.1%). English learners represent 1.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 98.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Cedar Lane Special Center
- 1How do the reported 4.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 31.8 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 98.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 30.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 5
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.6
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White14.3%
- Hispanic12%
- Black48.9%
- Asian21.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Howard County Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Homewood School
High · Grades 06–12
109 reported students
Applications and Research Laboratory
High · Grades 09–12
0 reported students
Stevens Forest Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
314 reported students
Bryant Woods Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
366 reported students
West Friendship Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
367 reported students
Worthington Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
403 reported students
Public schools near Cedar Lane Special Center
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lime Kiln Middle Middle · Howard County Public Schools | 06–08 | 675 | under 0.1 mi |
| Reservoir High High · Howard County Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,597 | 0.3 mi |
| Chesapeake Math and IT Public Charter Other · Charter · Prince George's County Public Schools | KG–12 | 1,681 | 4.4 mi |
| James E. Duckworth Other · Prince George's County Public Schools | KG–12 | 99 | 7.9 mi |
| Frances R Fuchs E C C Other · Prince George's County Public Schools | PK–PK | 364 | 8.5 mi |
| Chesapeake Science Point Other · Charter · Anne Arundel County Public Schools | PK–12 | 1,051 | 9.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Cedar Lane Special Center
What grades does Cedar Lane Special Center serve?
Cedar Lane Special Center reports grades KG–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school (special education school) in Howard County Public Schools.
How many students attend Cedar Lane Special Center?
Cedar Lane Special Center reported 133 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 59th percentile among 37 Maryland combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 113 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Cedar Lane Special Center?
The calculated ratio is 4.2:1, based on 133 students and 31.8 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Maryland median for the same school level is 5.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Cedar Lane Special Center a public, charter, or magnet school?
Cedar Lane Special Center is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Howard County Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Cedar Lane Special Center students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
30.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Cedar Lane Special Center in?
Cedar Lane Special Center is part of Howard County Public Schools, based in Ellicott City, MD, which operates 78 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Cedar Lane Special Center?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Lime Kiln Middle (under 0.1 mi), Reservoir High (0.3 mi), Chesapeake Math and IT Public Charter (4.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.