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Calvert Elementary

79 Brick Meetinghouse Rd, Rising Sun, MD 21911Cecil County Public Schools →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–05Non-Charter
399
Students
Total enrolled
$18,173
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 27% vs nat'l
15.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
41/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 18% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 399 students in grades PK–05 in Rising Sun, Maryland.
27% above average funding
District spends $18,173 per pupil, 27% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 41th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Calvert Elementary is a mid-sized elementary in Rising Sun, Maryland, serving grades PK–05 with 399 students. The district invests $18,173 per student — 27% above the national average of $14,347, with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 40% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Calvert Elementary

399
Total Students
15.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
40%
Free Lunch
25
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution207 male · 192 female
52%
48%
Male 52%Female 48%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility40%
National avg 52% · 158 students
Student Composition
88%
White88%
Hispanic / Latino6%
Black1%
Multiracial4%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 240024000559

Academic Outcomes at Calvert Elementary

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
41
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 41th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 35th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 21911

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$18,173Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$18,173
State avg
$28,238
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$7,996
Student Support$3,453
Administration$2,181
Operations$2,726
Other$1,817
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $18,173 spent per student, an estimated $8,051 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
48%
37%
State government
48.0%
Local (property tax)
37.4%
Federal programs
14.6%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $18,173/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Rising Sun ElementaryNorth East ElementaryThomson Estates ElementaryGilpin Manor Elementary
+12 more
↓
Middle
North East MiddleRising Sun Middle SchoolPerryville MiddleElkton Middle
+2 more
↓
High School
Rising Sun HighElkton HighNorth East HighPerryville High
+1 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 05
Location—
CountyCecil County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictCecil County Public Schools →
Phone: (410)658-5335
NCES ID: 240024000559
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Rising Sun seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Cecil County Public Schools
High
Rising Sun High
1,106 students · 09–12
● 45 opp33% FRL
High
Elkton High
1,106 students · 09–12
● 44 opp62% FRL
High
North East High
1,069 students · 09–12
● 45 opp49% FRL
High
Perryville High
858 students · 09–12
● 40 opp46% FRL
Mid
North East Middle
791 students · 06–08
● 45 opp54% FRL
High
Bohemia Manor High
626 students · 09–12
● 44 opp38% FRL
Mid
Rising Sun Middle School
619 students · 06–08
● 41 opp38% FRL
Elem
Rising Sun Elementary
609 students · PK–05
● 41 opp43% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
79 Brick Meetinghouse Rd, Rising Sun, MD 21911
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.