North East Elementary

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North East Elementary ranks 586 th of 859 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

North East Elementary is a public elementary school located in North East, Maryland, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 592 and is part of the Cecil County Public Schools district.

While North East Elementary has a higher percentage of White students (60.14%) compared to the surrounding schools, it also has a higher percentage of African American (16.05%) and Hispanic (11.32%) students. Academically, the school consistently ranks in the bottom half of Maryland elementary schools and performs below the Cecil County and Maryland state averages on MCAP assessments. Additionally, North East Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (68.92%) and a higher student-teacher ratio (15.8) compared to nearby schools like Kenmore Elementary, Perryville Elementary, and Thomson Estates Elementary.

The data suggests that North East Elementary faces significant challenges in terms of academic performance, racial diversity, and socioeconomic factors. The school's declining racial diversity, consistently low performance, and high percentage of students from low-income families indicate that the school may need additional resources and support to address the unique needs of its student population and provide a high-quality education for all students.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

301 Thomas Ave
North East, MD 21901-4039

(410) 996-6220

District: Cecil County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
586^th of 859 Maryland Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,206

Students who attend North East Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	North East Middle
High:	North East High

Student/teacher ratio: 14.8

Number of students: 592

Racial breakdown:

White:

56.4%

African American:

18.1%

Two or more races:

12.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 60.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details North East Elementary ranks worse than 68.2% of elementary schools in Maryland. It also ranks 13^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 24.99. (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 Student population at North East Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (56.4%), African American (18.1%), two or more races (12.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 60.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at North East Elementary is 14.8. 9 elementary schools in the Cecil County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare North East Elementary employs 39.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at North East Elementary is $15,206. 14 elementary schools in the Cecil County Public Schools District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

North East 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 North East Elementary

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Rank History for all students at North East Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile
2004	53.40	439^th	803	45.3%
2005	64.03	320^th	805	60.2%
2006	70.73	251^st	804	68.8%
2007	69.85	254^th	818	68.9%
2008	34.43	625^th	838	25.4%
2009	28.21	682^nd	850	19.8%
2010	45.35	552^nd	855	35.4%
2011	43.55	534^th	853	37.4%
2012	42.04	571^st	857	33.4%
2013	29.15	657^th	847	22.4%
2014	34.07	644^th	867	25.7%
2015	30.53	572^nd	859	33.4%
2016	28.54	575^th	845	32.0%
2017	29.37	567^th	847	33.1%
2018	35.32	510^th	857	40.5%
2019	25.45	597^th	853	30.0%
2021	18.40	650^th	802	19.0%
2022	31.92	552^nd	862	36.0%
2023	29.69	549^th	855	35.8%
2024	24.99	586^th	859	31.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at North East Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	36.97	346^th	546	36.6%

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Rank History for Female students at North East Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	18.94	656^th	796	17.6%

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Rank History for Male students at North East Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	18.01	659^th	788	16.4%

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Rank History for White students at North East Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	9.69	508^th	528	3.8%

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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 North East Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1989	591	5	6	2	0	n/a	n/a	604
1990	568	9	4	4	0	n/a	n/a	585
1991	597	7	0	7	0	n/a	n/a	611
1992	310	28	0	3	3	n/a	n/a	344
1993	305	19	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	327
1994	326	17	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	346
1995	376	28	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	408
1996	376	28	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	408
1997	394	17	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	415
1998	410	23	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	437
1999	366	18	0	2	2	n/a	n/a	388
2000	344	19	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	367
2001	366	29	1	2	1	n/a	n/a	399
2002	333	28	1	9	2	n/a	n/a	373
2003	333	28	1	9	2	n/a	n/a	373
2004	438	35	0	11	3	n/a	n/a	487
2005	449	50	1	14	1	n/a	n/a	515
2006	447	58	1	13	2	n/a	n/a	521
2007	443	62	4	13	2	n/a	n/a	524
2008	415	54	7	15	2	n/a	n/a	493
2009	406	59	7	16	4	n/a	n/a	492
2010	403	50	6	13	5	n/a	n/a	477
2011	406	32	2	43	4	1	19	507
2012	413	38	2	22	5	0	21	501
2013	422	34	3	31	4	0	18	512
2014	410	32	2	21	3	0	18	486
2015	431	35	4	27	2	0	25	524
2016	416	43	2	29	2	0	35	527
2017	445	49	2	29	0	0	39	564
2018	420	68	2	37	1	0	33	561
2019	414	53	2	37	1	1	40	548
2020	399	54	3	39	1	1	45	542
2021	374	59	6	35	1	1	46	522
2022	344	72	8	59	1	1	57	542
2023	356	95	8	67	0	0	66	592
2024	334	107	9	65	0	1	76	592

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 North East Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	604	29.1	20.7	n/a
1990	585	28.4	20.5	7.5
1991	611	29.1	20.9	7.7
1992	344	22.8	15.0	31.1
1993	327	22.1	14.8	32.7
1994	346	19.2	18.0	38.4
1995	408	21.3	19.2	35.3
1996	408	21.3	19.2	35.3
1997	415	22.8	18.2	41.9
1998	437	25.3	17.3	36.6
1999	388	25.3	15.3	43.8
2000	367	24.0	15.3	37.9
2001	399	27.9	14.3	34.6
2002	373	26.0	14.3	34.9
2003	373	26.0	14.3	34.9
2004	487	24.5	19.9	38.8
2005	515	32.0	16.1	44.7
2006	521	30.0	17.4	40.9
2007	524	29.2	17.9	42.6
2008	493	33.5	14.7	48.1
2009	492	35.5	13.9	47.8
2010	477	33.9	14.0	50.9
2011	507	33.9	14.9	52.9
2012	501	35.4	14.1	60.9
2013	512	35.1	14.5	57
2014	486	34.3	14.1	61.3
2015	524	36.0	14.5	62.8
2016	527	37.0	14.2	63.8
2017	564	39.9	14.1	65.2
2018	561	41.0	13.6	60.2
2019	548	39.8	13.7	58.6
2020	542	39.4	13.7	58.1
2021	522	35.3	14.7	48.5
2022	542	35.2	15.3	46.9
2023	592	37.4	15.8	68.9
2024	592	39.9	14.8	60.1

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 North East Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	604	29.1	20.7	n/a
1990	585	28.4	20.5	7.5
1991	611	29.1	20.9	7.7
1992	344	22.8	15.0	31.1
1993	327	22.1	14.8	32.7
1994	346	19.2	18.0	38.4
1995	408	21.3	19.2	35.3
1996	408	21.3	19.2	35.3
1997	415	22.8	18.2	41.9
1998	437	25.3	17.3	36.6
1999	388	25.3	15.3	43.8
2000	367	24.0	15.3	37.9
2001	399	27.9	14.3	34.6
2002	373	26.0	14.3	34.9
2003	373	26.0	14.3	34.9
2004	487	24.5	19.9	38.8
2005	515	32.0	16.1	44.7
2006	521	30.0	17.4	40.9
2007	524	29.2	17.9	42.6
2008	493	33.5	14.7	48.1
2009	492	35.5	13.9	47.8
2010	477	33.9	14.0	50.9
2011	507	33.9	14.9	52.9
2012	501	35.4	14.1	60.9
2013	512	35.1	14.5	57
2014	486	34.3	14.1	61.3
2015	524	36.0	14.5	62.8
2016	527	37.0	14.2	63.8
2017	564	39.9	14.1	65.2
2018	561	41.0	13.6	60.2
2019	548	39.8	13.7	58.6
2020	542	39.4	13.7	58.1
2021	522	35.3	14.7	48.5
2022	542	35.2	15.3	46.9
2023	592	37.4	15.8	68.9
2024	592	39.9	14.8	60.1

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 North East Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,774 (12.1%)	$12,828 (87.9%)	$14,602
2020	$1,724 (12.3%)	$12,284 (87.7%)	$14,007
2021	$2,073 (14.9%)	$11,874 (85.1%)	$13,947
2022	$3,224 (22.7%)	$10,971 (77.3%)	$14,194
2023	$2,754 (18.1%)	$12,452 (81.9%)	$15,206

Data source: Maryland Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on North East Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 597^th of 853 Elementary schools	Ranks 549^th of 855 Elementary schools	5.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	548	592	8%
African American	53	95	79.2%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	2	8	300%
Hispanic	37	67	81.1%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	414	356	14%
Two or More Races	40	66	65%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	58.6%	68.9%	10.3%

Schools Near North East 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Kenmore Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2475 Singerly Rd	Elkton	21921	Cecil County	Cecil County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 996-5060	267	20	13.2	43.8%	222 (83.1%)	9 (3.4%)	21 (7.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (5.6%)	62.8	292^nd of 859 public elementary schools	66.0%		68.2	251^st of 855 public elementary schools	70.6%	41	47.8	33.3	34.2	39.3	67.4	51.5	39.5	53.8	34.2	$16,100	$2,076	$14,024
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
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

Frequently Asked Questions about North East Elementary

What schools do graduates of North East Elementary attend?

Students who attend North East Elementary usually go on to attend:

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What is the racial makeup of North East Elementary?

Students at North East Elementary are 56% White, 18% African American, 13% Two or more races, 11% Hispanic, 2% Asian.

How many students attend North East Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 592 students attended North East Elementary.

Is North East Elementary a good school?

North East Elementary ranks 586^th of 859 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is North East Elementary in?

Cecil County Public Schools

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