Cecilton Elementary

251 West Main St
Cecilton, MD 21913

www.ccps.org/Domain/107

281 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Cecilton Elementary School, located in the small town of Cecilton, Maryland, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Cecil County Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for its students, emphasizing the development of core academic skills, character education, and social growth. By utilizing a curriculum aligned with state standards, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success in their future educational endeavors while maintaining a focus on individual student needs.

Beyond academics, Cecilton Elementary plays an important role in the local community by encouraging a strong partnership between families, educators, and staff. The school environment is designed to be inclusive and nurturing, often hosting activities and initiatives that promote school spirit and community involvement. With a dedicated faculty and a mission centered on student achievement and well-being, the school strives to provide a safe and effective educational experience for the children of Cecilton.

281

Total Students

19.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

56.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cecilton Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	200
Hispanic	48
Black	11
Asian	1
Two or More	19
American Indian	2

White
200 (71.2 %)
Hispanic
48 (17.1 %)
Two or More
19 (6.8 %)
Black
11 (3.9 %)
American Indian
2 (0.7 %)
Asian
1 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Cecil County Public Schools
Phone:	(410)275-1000
Website:	http://www.ccps.org/Domain/107
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	281
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	135
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 19

Kindergarten 39

Grade 1 39

Grade 2 42

Grade 3 47

Grade 4 49

Grade 5 46