At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 515
279
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
59%+6.4pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
13.9:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
Cecilton Elementary is a public elementary serving grades -1–5 in Cecilton, Maryland. The school enrolls 279 students. It is part of the Cecil County Public Schools district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Maryland state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
13.9:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Intimate school community
279 students — small for a US elementary school
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–5
DistrictCecil County Public Schools
County24015
CityCecilton
ZIP21913
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID240024000562
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment279
White71.2%
Hispanic / Latino17.1%
Black / African American3.9%
Asian0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.7%
Two or More Races6.8%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
71.2%
Hispanic
17.1%
Black
3.9%
Asian
0.4%
Two+
6.8%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.