RISING SUN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Rising Sun Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Cecil County Public Schools school district, located in Rising Sun, MD with about 703 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 46 teachers, Rising Sun Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Rising Sun Elementary School, located on Hopewell Road in Cecil County, Maryland, serves as a foundational educational hub for the local community. Operating under the Cecil County Public Schools (CCPS) district, the school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best. The school’s curriculum focuses on core academic standards while emphasizing character development and the social-emotional growth of its students, ensuring they are well-prepared for the transition to middle school and beyond.
Beyond its classroom instruction, Rising Sun Elementary prides itself on maintaining strong partnerships with parents and the surrounding community. By utilizing resources provided through the CCPS district, the school offers various programs and initiatives designed to enhance student engagement and academic success. With its dedication to creating a safe, nurturing, and high-achieving atmosphere, Rising Sun Elementary remains a central institution for families in the Rising Sun area, focusing on the long-term educational trajectory of its elementary-aged learners.
For more information, contact Rising Sun Elementary at (410) 658-5925 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Rising Sun, MD 21911-2134
(410) 658-5925
http://www.ccps.org/Domain/117
RISING SUN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Rising Sun, MD with about 703 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Maryland
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Cecil County Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 703
- Teachers:
- 46.5
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 703 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending RISING SUN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 89% of the student body.
- White
- 88.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 5.8%
- Two or more races
- 4.1%
- Asian
- 0.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Black or African American
- 0.1%
- Female
- 49.2%
- Male
- 50.8%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.