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Leeds Elementary

Q: Is Leeds Elementary a good school?

Leeds Elementary ranks 355 th of 865 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

355^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 865 Maryland Elementary Schools

Better than 59% of Maryland elementary schools

Summary

Leeds Elementary is a small, high-performing elementary school (PK-5) in Elkton, MD, serving 284 students within the Cecil County Public Schools district, and has shown a remarkable upward trajectory, climbing from the 27th percentile statewide in 2020-2021 to the 59th percentile in the most recent ranking.

Leeds Elementary stands out from nearby schools, particularly in mathematics, where its proficiency rate of 39.5% is nearly double the district average (20.5%) and significantly higher than the state average (27.1%). This performance is dramatically better than many neighboring schools, such as Gilpin Manor Elementary (8.4%) and Holly Hall Elementary (10.6%), and nearly three times higher than Thomson Estates Elementary (13%). The school also excels in English Language Arts (ELA), with 46.8% proficiency, matching the district average and outperforming schools like Bay View Elementary (36.7%) and Cecil Manor Elementary (34.4%). Perhaps most notably, Leeds has a remarkably low chronic absenteeism rate of just 12.4%, which is nearly half the district average of 21.9% and far lower than many peers, including Gilpin Manor Elementary (26.4%) and North East Elementary (23.4%).

The school is also highly effective at supporting students from low socio-economic backgrounds, with its low-SES students ranking in the 58th percentile statewide. This success is achieved with efficient spending—$17,464 per student—which is lower than several lower-performing schools in the area, such as Cecil Manor Elementary ($19,748) and Holly Hall Elementary ($18,990). The strong correlation between low absenteeism and high academic performance at Leeds suggests a positive school climate that directly supports student achievement, making it a standout choice for families in the Elkton area.

284

Students ?

15.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$17,464

Per pupil spending ?

47.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

615 Deaver Rd
Elkton, MD 21921-3234

(410) 996-5070

District: Cecil County Public Schools

Students who attend Leeds Elementary usually attend:

Middle:

Cherry Hill Middle

Racial breakdown:

White:

83.5%

Two or more races:

7.7%

Hispanic:

5.3%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 46th percentile in 2016 → 59th in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 13 percentile points since 2016

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

✓Above the Maryland median (59th percentile)

Worth a look

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

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school42%

District avg33%

Maryland avg39%

355^th of 865

Maryland public elementary schools ?

Top 41%▲ up 13 pts since 2016

From bottom 46% (2016) to top 41% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

3^rd of 17Elementary Schools in the Cecil County Public Schools

17^th of 24Cecil 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)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2026	56.6	355 of 865	59.0%	★★★☆☆
2025	58.8	346 of 865	60.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	58.3	316 of 859	63.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	41.0	445 of 855	48.0%	★★☆☆☆
2022	37.9	507 of 862	41.2%	★★☆☆☆
2021	22.5	583 of 802	27.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	42.0	450 of 853	47.2%	★★☆☆☆
2018	51.1	377 of 857	56.0%	★★★☆☆
2017	50.6	384 of 847	54.7%	★★★☆☆
2016	42.3	455 of 845	46.2%	★★☆☆☆
2015	34.3	531 of 859	38.2%	★★☆☆☆
2014	42.7	580 of 867	33.1%	★★☆☆☆
2013	62.5	339 of 847	60.0%	★★★☆☆
2012	68.8	275 of 857	67.9%	★★★☆☆
2011	62.3	354 of 853	58.5%	★★★☆☆
2010	60.6	392 of 855	54.2%	★★★☆☆
2009	58.6	400 of 850	52.9%	★★★☆☆
2008	49.6	492 of 838	41.3%	★★☆☆☆
2007	58.2	382 of 818	53.3%	★★★☆☆
2006	69.2	267 of 804	66.8%	★★★☆☆
2005	61.2	354 of 805	56.0%	★★★☆☆
2004	52.0	454 of 803	43.5%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	22.7	598 of 796	24.9%	★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	46.9	232 of 546	57.5%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	23.9	565 of 788	28.3%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	11.1	496 of 528	6.1%	☆☆☆☆☆

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)

Low Socio Economic Status (2021)58th percentile+30 vs school

Male (2021)28th percentile~ school

Female (2021)25th percentile~ school

White (2021)6th percentile-21 vs school

By subject vs Maryland (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts47%-5 vs state

Mathematics40%+12 vs state

Science38%+5 vs state

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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 (2025)	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
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%)	56.6	355^th of 865 public elementary schools	59.0%		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
Kenmore Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2475 Singerly Rd	Elkton	21921	Cecil County	Cecil County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 996-5060	290	20	14.6	49.7%	229 (79.0%)	14 (4.8%)	29 (10.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (6.2%)	57.9	343^rd of 865 public elementary schools	60.3%		68	271^st of 865 public elementary schools	68.7%	72	47.1	32.1	28.9	36.2	64.7	58.5	46.7	57.0	22.7	$17,083	$2,264	$14,819
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	578^th of 865 public elementary schools	33.2%		27.3	584^th of 865 public elementary schools	32.5%	6	25.8	24.2	17.1	22.7	34.8	38.5	36.8	36.7	19.7	$16,696	$3,135	$13,560
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	832^nd of 865 public elementary schools	3.8%		15.3	749^th of 865 public elementary schools	13.4%	83	13.4	5.4	5.9	8.4	16.4	8.9	22.1	16.2	5.8	$18,863	$4,252	$14,611
Cecil Manor Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	971 Elk Mills Rd	Elkton	21921	Cecil County	Cecil County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 996-5090	416	37	11.3	60.1%	166 (39.9%)	128 (30.8%)	69 (16.6%)	9 (2.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (10.3%)	24	639^th of 865 public elementary schools	26.1%		23.4	636^th of 865 public elementary schools	26.5%	3	25.0	19.7	3.4	16.1	40.0	37.7	25.4	34.4	17.2	$19,748	$3,486	$16,262
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	685^th of 865 public elementary schools	20.8%		20.2	683^rd of 865 public elementary schools	21.0%	2	29.4	13.8	9.2	17.2	37.7	32.8	18.4	29.2	9.2	$16,796	$2,949	$13,847
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	432	32	13.5	69.7%	189 (43.8%)	85 (19.7%)	82 (19.0%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	72 (16.7%)	13.9	766^th of 865 public elementary schools	11.4%		17.1	730^th of 865 public elementary schools	15.6%	36	15.0	9.8	6.8	10.6	13.3	27.9	24.1	21.8	15.3	$18,990	$3,908	$15,082
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	456	33	13.6	66.4%	180 (39.5%)	92 (20.2%)	89 (19.5%)	11 (2.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	83 (18.2%)	19.9	684^th of 865 public elementary schools	20.9%		22.7	647^th of 865 public elementary schools	25.2%	37	21.6	9.0	8.1	13.0	21.6	22.4	44.6	29.8	15.1	$18,340	$3,990	$14,350
Calvert Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	79 Brick Meetinghouse Rd	Rising Sun	21911	Cecil County	Cecil County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 658-5335	390	26	14.9	38.7%	339 (86.9%)	1 (0.3%)	27 (6.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (5.9%)	61.7	305^th of 865 public elementary schools	64.7%		72.1	236^th of 865 public elementary schools	72.7%	69	40.6	57.6	29.3	41.4	46.4	52.5	61.3	53.7	34.7	$16,877	$2,358	$14,519
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 865 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

Frequently Asked Questions about Leeds Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Leeds Elementary?

Students at Leeds Elementary are 83% White, 8% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic, 3% African American.

Is Leeds Elementary a good school?

Leeds Elementary ranks 355^th of 865 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Leeds Elementary in?

Cecil County Public Schools

How many students attend Leeds Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 284 students attended Leeds Elementary.

What schools do graduates of Leeds Elementary attend?

Students who attend Leeds Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Cherry Hill Middle

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