At a glance
Reported students
686
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
51.2
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Maryland middle enrollment
38th percentile
Compared with 228 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
676
Elkridge Landing Middle: 686 reported students.
State peer staffing position
32nd percentile
13.4:1 reported; state peer median 14.4:1. 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
- 687
- Teachers (FTE)
- 54.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.6:1
What the reported data says about Elkridge Landing Middle
Elkridge Landing Middle is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Elkridge. It is one of 78 current school records connected to Howard County Public Schools. NCES reports 686 students for 2024–25.
Among 228 middle schools in Maryland with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 777 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 38th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.4:1, close to the Maryland median of 14.4:1 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 White (34%) and Black (24.9%). English learners represent 3.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10%. 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 Landing Middle
- 1How do the reported 13.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 51.2 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 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 3.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 10%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 31%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.8
- 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
- White34%
- Hispanic11.1%
- Black24.9%
- Asian22.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial7.3%
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.
Folly Quarter Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
682 reported students
Clarksville Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
679 reported students
Lime Kiln Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
675 reported students
Ellicott Mills Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
698 reported students
Patapsco Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
670 reported students
Wilde Lake Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
643 reported students
Public schools near Elkridge Landing Middle
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Viaduct Middle Middle · Howard County Public Schools | 06–08 | 758 | 1.9 mi |
| Bonnie Branch Middle Middle · Howard County Public Schools | 06–08 | 739 | 2.7 mi |
| Arbutus Middle Middle · Baltimore County Public Schools | 06–08 | 974 | 2.8 mi |
| Mayfield Woods Middle Middle · Howard County Public Schools | 06–08 | 731 | 3.2 mi |
| Lindale Middle Middle · Anne Arundel County Public Schools | 06–08 | 884 | 3.8 mi |
| Lansdowne Middle Middle · Baltimore County Public Schools | 06–08 | 661 | 4.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Elkridge Landing Middle
What grades does Elkridge Landing Middle serve?
Elkridge Landing Middle reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Howard County Public Schools.
How many students attend Elkridge Landing Middle?
Elkridge Landing Middle reported 686 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 38th percentile among 228 Maryland middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 687 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Elkridge Landing Middle?
The calculated ratio is 13.4:1, based on 686 students and 51.2 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Maryland median for the same school level is 14.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Elkridge Landing Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?
Elkridge Landing Middle 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 Landing Middle students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
31% 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 Landing Middle in?
Elkridge Landing Middle 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 Landing Middle?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Thomas Viaduct Middle (1.9 mi), Bonnie Branch Middle (2.7 mi), Arbutus Middle (2.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.