Thomson Estates Elementary

203 E Thomson Dr
Elkton, MD 21921

www.ccps.org/Domain/118

481 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Thomson Estates Elementary School is a public primary school located in Elkton, Maryland, serving students as part of the Cecil County Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. By focusing on fundamental skills and providing a structured curriculum, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success as they transition to middle school and beyond.

The school’s official website serves as a hub for the community, offering parents and guardians easy access to important resources, including school calendars, policy documents, and information regarding faculty and staff. Thomson Estates places a strong value on home-school communication, encouraging parental involvement to enhance the overall educational experience. With its focus on community integration and core educational standards, the school plays a vital role in the Elkton area, striving to create a nurturing space where children can thrive academically and personally.

481

Total Students

34.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

63.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Thomson Estates Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	226
Hispanic	73
Black	104
Asian	7
Two or More	70
American Indian	1

White
226 (47.0 %)
Black
104 (21.6 %)
Hispanic
73 (15.2 %)
Two or More
70 (14.6 %)
Asian
7 (1.5 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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)996-5080
Website:	http://www.ccps.org/Domain/118
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	481
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	277
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* 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 43

Kindergarten 81

Grade 1 71

Grade 2 68

Grade 3 57

Grade 4 69

Grade 5 92