At a glance
Reported students
798
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
56.6
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Maryland elementary enrollment
95th percentile
Compared with 887 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
676
Elkridge Elementary: 798 reported students.
State peer staffing position
55th percentile
14.1:1 reported; state peer median 13.9:1. 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
- 824
- Teachers (FTE)
- 56
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.7:1
What the reported data says about Elkridge Elementary
Elkridge Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Elkridge. It is one of 78 current school records connected to Howard County Public Schools. NCES reports 798 students for 2024–25.
Among 887 elementary schools in Maryland with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 472 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 95th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.1:1, close to the Maryland median of 13.9:1 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 (34.1%) and White (26.8%). English learners represent 7.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Elkridge Elementary
- 1How do the reported 14.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 56.6 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1.5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 7.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 45.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1.5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.33
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White26.8%
- Hispanic9.4%
- Black34.1%
- Asian21.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial7.8%
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
Gifted and talented
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.
Bellows Spring Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
806 reported students
Bollman Bridge Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
775 reported students
Waverly Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
827 reported students
Northfield Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
764 reported students
Hammond Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
763 reported students
Pointers Run Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
835 reported students
Public schools near Elkridge Elementary
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ducketts Lane Elementary Elementary · Howard County Public Schools | PK–05 | 573 | 1.2 mi |
| Relay Elementary Elementary · Baltimore County Public Schools | PK–05 | 581 | 2 mi |
| Hanover Hills Elementary Elementary · Howard County Public Schools | PK–05 | 875 | 2 mi |
| Rockburn Elementary Elementary · Howard County Public Schools | PK–05 | 649 | 2.1 mi |
| Ilchester Elementary Elementary · Howard County Public Schools | PK–05 | 482 | 2.7 mi |
| Arbutus Elementary Elementary · Baltimore County Public Schools | PK–05 | 410 | 2.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Elkridge Elementary
What grades does Elkridge Elementary serve?
Elkridge Elementary reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Howard County Public Schools.
How many students attend Elkridge Elementary?
Elkridge Elementary reported 798 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 95th percentile among 887 Maryland elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 824 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Elkridge Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 14.1:1, based on 798 students and 56.6 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Maryland median for the same school level is 13.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Elkridge Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Elkridge Elementary 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 Elkridge Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
45.9% 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 Elkridge Elementary in?
Elkridge Elementary 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 Elkridge Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Ducketts Lane Elementary (1.2 mi), Relay Elementary (2 mi), Hanover Hills Elementary (2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.