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Elk Neck Elementary

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Elk Neck Elementary ranks 532 nd of 864 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

532^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 864 Maryland Elementary Schools

Better than 38% of Maryland elementary schools

Summary

Elk Neck Elementary in Elkton, MD, is a mid-sized school serving 428 students in grades PK through 5 within the Cecil County Public Schools district, where about half of the students come from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

Elk Neck has a notable strength in mathematics, with 25.8% of students proficient—significantly higher than the district average of 20.5% and outperforming nearby schools like Gilpin Manor Elementary (8.4%) and Holly Hall Elementary (10.6%). However, the school has experienced a sharp decline in English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency, dropping from above the district average in 2022-2023 to 41.2% in 2025-2026, now well below the state average of 51.7%. This is a reversal from its historical performance, as schools like Charlestown Elementary (53.4%) and Leeds Elementary (46.8%) now surpass Elk Neck in reading. On a positive note, chronic absenteeism is a managed challenge at 13.2%, far better than the district average of 21.9% and among the best in the area.

The most critical issue is a severe performance drop in upper elementary grades. While 3rd graders excel—with 52.6% proficient in ELA and 32.1% in math—5th-grade proficiency plummets to just 25% in ELA and 11.7% in math, a pattern more extreme than at peer schools like Leeds Elementary. This "5th-grade cliff" suggests a systemic problem with curriculum or support for older students. Despite spending less per student ($15,334) than many nearby schools, Elk Neck achieves better results than higher-spending peers like Cecilton Elementary ($19,362), indicating efficient resource use. To reverse its recent decline, the school may need to strategically invest in 5th-grade instruction and literacy support across all grades.

428

Students ?

14.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,334

Per pupil spending ?

49.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

41 Racine School Rd
Elkton, MD 21921-7546

(410) 996-5030

District: Cecil County Public Schools

Students who attend Elk Neck Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	North East Middle
High:	North East High

Racial breakdown:

White:

81.8%

Hispanic:

7.2%

Two or more races:

5.6%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 48th percentile in 2016 → 38th in 2026

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Maryland average (31% vs 39% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped — down 10 percentile points since 2016

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

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school31%

District avg33%

Maryland avg39%

532^nd of 864

Maryland public elementary schools ?

Bottom 38%▼ down 10 pts since 2016

From bottom 48% (2016) to bottom 38% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

10^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)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2026	34.6	532 of 864	38.4%	★★☆☆☆
2025	33.5	526 of 865	39.2%	★★☆☆☆
2024	48.3	391 of 859	54.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	47.0	388 of 855	54.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	63.6	294 of 862	65.9%	★★★☆☆
2021	41.3	348 of 802	56.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	74.7	221 of 853	74.1%	★★★★☆
2018	73.5	222 of 857	74.1%	★★★★☆
2017	67.7	268 of 847	68.4%	★★★☆☆
2016	44.1	439 of 845	48.0%	★★☆☆☆
2015	53.2	370 of 859	56.9%	★★★☆☆
2014	65.6	336 of 867	61.2%	★★★☆☆
2013	43.4	527 of 847	37.8%	★★☆☆☆
2012	58.5	411 of 857	52.0%	★★★☆☆
2011	69.6	251 of 853	70.6%	★★★★☆
2010	44.1	565 of 855	33.9%	★★☆☆☆
2009	47.6	514 of 850	39.5%	★★☆☆☆
2008	56.2	424 of 838	49.4%	★★☆☆☆
2007	53.9	429 of 818	47.6%	★★☆☆☆
2006	50.3	442 of 804	45.0%	★★☆☆☆
2005	51.6	429 of 805	46.7%	★★☆☆☆
2004	53.8	433 of 803	46.1%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	36.0	424 of 796	46.7%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	43.1	339 of 788	57.0%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	22.3	407 of 528	22.9%	★☆☆☆☆

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)

Male (2021)57th percentile~ school

Female (2021)47th percentile-10 vs school

White (2021)23rd percentile-34 vs school

By subject vs Maryland (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts41%-11 vs state

Mathematics26%~ state avg

Science12%-21 vs state

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by a parent
Monday, December 27, 2010

Elk Neck elementary is a great school. The amount of caring parents, teachers, and staff make this such a great community to be a part of. With recent initiatives, the school is excelling at two very important things: 1) Educating the whole child and 2) Challenging every child. In terms of educating the whole child, the music, integrated arts, and art curriculums are fantastic and executed well. In regards to challenging every child, the school is now continuously evaluating the level that each child is learning at. Based on these evaluations, each child will be placed within various learning groups (by subject) to ensure that they are both challenged by and capable of learning the material their group is to cover. Its a great program and I can only say that the % of advanced proficient scores on the MSA is sure to rise over the next few years. Close Quote

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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	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
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
Chesapeake City Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2801 Augustine Herman Hwy	Chesapeake City	21915	Cecil County	Cecil County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 885-2085	385	24	16.0	41.6%	298 (77.4%)	10 (2.6%)	33 (8.6%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (10.9%)	42.9	457^th of 864 public elementary schools	47.1%		58.6	348^th of 865 public elementary schools	59.8%	109	34.7	31.6	19.0	28.0	32.7	52.6	39.7	42.1	32.8	$16,572	$2,130	$14,441
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
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
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	765^th of 864 public elementary schools	11.5%		17.1	730^th of 865 public elementary schools	15.6%	35	15.0	9.8	6.8	10.6	13.3	27.9	24.1	21.8	15.3	$18,990	$3,908	$15,082
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
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	683^rd of 864 public elementary schools	20.9%		22.7	647^th of 865 public elementary schools	25.2%	36	21.6	9.0	8.1	13.0	21.6	22.4	44.6	29.8	15.1	$18,340	$3,990	$14,350
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
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
Cecilton Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	251 West Main St	Cecilton	21913	Cecil County	Cecil County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 275-1000	273	22	12.2	58.6%	191 (70.0%)	7 (2.6%)	57 (20.9%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (5.5%)	36.4	508^th of 864 public elementary schools	41.2%		46.4	440^th of 865 public elementary schools	49.1%	68	27.5	10.3	25.0	21.0	32.5	48.7	46.3	42.5	26.8	$19,362	$3,802	$15,560

Frequently Asked Questions about Elk Neck Elementary

What schools do graduates of Elk Neck Elementary attend?

Students who attend Elk Neck Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : North East Middle
High : North East High

What is the racial makeup of Elk Neck Elementary?

Students at Elk Neck Elementary are 82% White, 7% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 4% African American.

Is Elk Neck Elementary a good school?

Elk Neck Elementary ranks 532^nd of 864 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Elk Neck Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 428 students attended Elk Neck Elementary.

What district is Elk Neck Elementary in?

Cecil County Public Schools

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