Beta You're viewing our redesigned school page. Prefer the classic layout?

Charlestown Elementary

Q: Is Charlestown Elementary a good school?

Charlestown Elementary ranks 382 nd of 864 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

382^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 864 Maryland Elementary Schools

Better than 56% of Maryland elementary schools

Summary

Charlestown Elementary is a small, public elementary school in Charlestown, MD, serving 305 students from Pre-K through 5th grade within the Cecil County Public Schools district.

This school stands out for its strong academic performance, particularly in English Language Arts (ELA), where 53.4% of students are proficient—outpacing both the district average of 46.9% and the state average of 51.7%. Charlestown’s 3rd graders are especially strong, with 61.1% achieving ELA proficiency, over 10 percentage points above the state. In math, the school also shines relative to its district, with 32.8% of students proficient compared to just 20.5% for Cecil County. This is the largest positive gap between Charlestown and its district in any subject. The school also boasts a low chronic absenteeism rate of 12.1%, far better than the district average of 21.9% and among the lowest of nearby schools, comparable to Rising Sun Elementary (11.8%) and Leeds Elementary (12.4%).

While Charlestown excels in ELA and math, its 5th-grade science proficiency (23.9%) is a relative weakness, only slightly above the district average (20.9%) and well below the state average (32.4%). The school’s performance is more aligned with higher-performing schools in Harford County Public Schools, such as Havre de Grace Elementary and Meadowvale Elementary, than with many of its Cecil County peers. Notably, Charlestown maintains consistent performance across grades, avoiding the sharp declines seen at schools like Elk Neck Elementary, where 5th-grade ELA proficiency drops to 25% from 52.6% in 3rd grade. With per-student spending of $17,972, the school uses its resources effectively to achieve strong outcomes, making it a standout choice in the area.

305

Students ?

14.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$17,972

Per pupil spending ?

43%

Free/discounted lunch ?

550 Baltimore Street
Charlestown, MD 21914

(410) 996-6240

District: Cecil County Public Schools

Students who attend Charlestown Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Perryville Middle
High:	Perryville High

Racial breakdown:

White:

60.3%

African American:

18.7%

Two or more races:

10.5%

See top rated Maryland elementary schools

Compare Charlestown Elementary to nearby elementary schools!

At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 59th percentile in 2016 → 56th in 2026

Strengths

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Cecil County Public Schools

✓Above the Maryland median (56th percentile)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school40%

District avg33%

Maryland avg39%

382^nd of 864

Maryland public elementary schools ?

Top 44%▼ down 4 pts since 2016

From top 41% (2016) to top 44% (2026)

See the entire ranking list of Maryland Elementary Schools →

★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

4^th of 17Elementary Schools in the Cecil County Public Schools

17^th of 25Cecil County Public Schools among Maryland districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2026	53.1	382 of 864	55.8%	★★★☆☆
2025	52.4	386 of 865	55.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	59.9	307 of 859	64.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	49.6	369 of 855	56.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	62.0	307 of 862	64.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	43.5	335 of 802	58.2%	★★★☆☆
2019	70.6	241 of 853	71.7%	★★★★☆
2018	62.6	302 of 857	64.8%	★★★☆☆
2017	55.5	345 of 847	59.3%	★★★☆☆
2016	55.5	343 of 845	59.4%	★★★☆☆
2015	54.4	355 of 859	58.7%	★★★☆☆
2014	71.2	269 of 867	69.0%	★★★☆☆
2013	54.4	424 of 847	49.9%	★★★☆☆
2012	67.6	293 of 857	65.8%	★★★☆☆
2011	67.2	292 of 853	65.8%	★★★☆☆
2010	49.3	513 of 855	40.0%	★★☆☆☆
2009	66.9	307 of 850	63.9%	★★★☆☆
2008	62.6	349 of 838	58.4%	★★★☆☆
2007	48.3	468 of 818	42.8%	★★☆☆☆
2006	61.7	338 of 804	58.0%	★★★☆☆
2005	65.3	305 of 805	62.1%	★★★☆☆
2004	70.0	257 of 803	68.0%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	52.1	272 of 796	65.8%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	33.5	438 of 788	44.4%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	30.6	343 of 528	35.0%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Female (2021)66th percentile+8 vs school

Male (2021)44th percentile-14 vs school

White (2021)35th percentile-23 vs school

By subject vs Maryland (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts53%~ state avg

Mathematics33%+6 vs state

Science24%-9 vs state

★

No ratings yet

Be the first to rate Charlestown Elementary and help other families decide.

Rate Charlestown Elementary

Have first-hand experience? A quick rating - and a sentence or two about what stands out (teachers, academics, safety, communication) - helps other families know what to expect.

Takes about a minute. We email you a link to verify your review - your address is never shown publicly.

Tap a star to rate

Reviews

No written reviews yet. If you know this school, be the first to share what stands out.

Schools Near Charlestown Elementary

Load more schools when map is moved

Ranking:

E Elementary M Middle H High A Alternative P Private

Choose columns to see: Summary School Students/Teachers Ranking Test Scores Finance All

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				MCAP Mathematics (2026)				MCAP English Language Arts (2026)				MCAP Science (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
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 (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	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
Charlestown Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	550 Baltimore Street	Charlestown	21914	Cecil County	Cecil County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 996-6240	305	21	14.2	43.0%	184 (60.3%)	57 (18.7%)	23 (7.5%)	5 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.3%)	32 (10.5%)	53.1	382^nd of 864 public elementary schools	55.8%		52.4	386^th of 865 public elementary schools	55.4%	4	41.7	28.8	30.4	32.8	61.1	48.1	53.3	53.4	23.9	$17,972	$3,546	$14,427
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	615	40	15.5	57.9%	318 (51.7%)	139 (22.6%)	75 (12.2%)	9 (1.5%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	72 (11.7%)	19.9	684^th of 864 public elementary schools	20.8%		20.2	683^rd of 865 public elementary schools	21.0%	1	29.4	13.8	9.2	17.2	37.7	32.8	18.4	29.2	9.2	$16,796	$2,949	$13,847
Perryville Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	901 Maywood Ave	Perryville	21903	Cecil County	Cecil County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 642-6540	423	30	14.3	56.0%	306 (72.3%)	53 (12.5%)	25 (5.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	36 (8.5%)	22.2	655^th of 864 public elementary schools	24.2%		23.4	635^th of 865 public elementary schools	26.6%	20	20.3	23.3	6.6	16.8	34.4	40.0	24.6	33.0	11.5	$18,181	$3,166	$15,015
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	506	32	15.9	62.6%	321 (63.4%)	51 (10.1%)	68 (13.4%)	8 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	58 (11.5%)	29.9	577^th of 864 public elementary schools	33.2%		27.3	584^th of 865 public elementary schools	32.5%	7	25.8	24.2	17.1	22.7	34.8	38.5	36.8	36.7	19.7	$16,696	$3,135	$13,560
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	428	29	14.9	49.5%	350 (81.8%)	18 (4.2%)	31 (7.2%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.5%)	24 (5.6%)	34.6	532^nd of 864 public elementary schools	38.4%		33.5	526^th of 865 public elementary schools	39.2%	6	32.1	32.1	11.7	25.8	52.6	42.9	25.0	41.2	11.7	$15,334	$2,442	$12,892
Bainbridge Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	41 Preston Dr	Port Deposit	21904	Cecil County	Cecil County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 996-6030	294	24	12.4	64.3%	223 (75.9%)	2 (0.7%)	31 (10.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.3%)	35 (11.9%)	44.3	447^th of 864 public elementary schools	48.3%		63.2	306^th of 865 public elementary schools	64.6%	141	40.0	32.3	27.0	32.8	47.1	40.3	48.6	44.4	16.7	$20,455	$3,839	$16,616
Havre de Grace Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	600 Juniata St	Havre De Grace	21078	Harford County	Harford County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 939-6616	593	38	15.4	49.4%	269 (45.4%)	167 (28.2%)	67 (11.3%)	15 (2.5%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	72 (12.1%)	49.5	415^th of 864 public elementary schools	52.0%		51.7	392^nd of 865 public elementary schools	54.7%	23	40.2	26.0	26.7	30.6	42.5	40.6	56.4	46.7	37.0	$15,923	$965	$14,958
Meadowvale Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	910 Grace View Dr	Havre De Grace	21078	Harford County	Harford County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 939-6622	552	34	16.1	41.7%	342 (62.0%)	97 (17.6%)	60 (10.9%)	5 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (8.5%)	56.6	354^th of 864 public elementary schools	59.0%		46.8	432^nd of 865 public elementary schools	50.1%	78	46.2	20.5	22.7	30.5	62.4	48.9	56.0	55.9	39.7	$16,183	$1,058	$15,125
Leeds Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	615 Deaver Rd	Elkton	21921	Cecil County	Cecil County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 996-5070	284	19	15.2	47.2%	237 (83.5%)	9 (3.2%)	15 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (7.7%)	56.5	355^th of 864 public elementary schools	58.9%		58.8	346^th of 865 public elementary schools	60.0%	9	53.8	32.6	33.3	39.5	46.2	50.0	43.6	46.8	37.5	$17,464	$3,487	$13,977
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	478	32	14.8	71.5%	174 (36.4%)	139 (29.1%)	101 (21.1%)	5 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	58 (12.1%)	9.3	831^st of 864 public elementary schools	3.8%		15.3	749^th of 865 public elementary schools	13.4%	82	13.4	5.4	5.9	8.4	16.4	8.9	22.1	16.2	5.8	$18,863	$4,252	$14,611

Frequently Asked Questions about Charlestown Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Charlestown Elementary?

Students at Charlestown Elementary are 60% White, 19% African American, 10% Two or more races, 8% Hispanic, 2% Asian, 1% Pacific Islander.

What district is Charlestown Elementary in?

Cecil County Public Schools

How many students attend Charlestown Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 305 students attended Charlestown Elementary.

What schools do graduates of Charlestown Elementary attend?

Students who attend Charlestown Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Perryville Middle
High : Perryville High

Is Charlestown Elementary a good school?

Charlestown Elementary ranks 382^nd of 864 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Rate Charlestown Elementary!

Other helpful SchoolDigger resources...

Compare to nearby schools

MDMaryland Elementary School Rankings

MDMaryland District Rankings

Schools in Charlestown, MD

Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Charlestown Elementary!

Latest Maryland data All new data »

2025–26 MCAP test scoresNewJul 28, 2026

2024–25 school spending dataJun 13, 2026

2024–25 attendance data, dropout rates & graduation ratesJun 13, 2026

2024–25 MCAP test scoresAug 26, 2025

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Maryland State Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.