North East Elementary

301 Thomas Ave
North East, MD 21901

www.ccps.org/Domain/116

592 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

North East Elementary School, located in North East, Maryland, is a public primary school serving the local community as part of the Cecil County Public Schools system. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive educational environment that encourages academic achievement and personal growth. By prioritizing core subjects like literacy and mathematics alongside a focus on student well-being, the school aims to prepare its students for future success as they transition to middle school.

Beyond its academic curriculum, North East Elementary emphasizes the importance of community involvement and strong partnerships between educators, students, and families. The school environment is designed to nurture creativity and social development, often utilizing resources provided through the Cecil County Public Schools district to enhance the learning experience. With its central location on Thomas Avenue, the school remains a foundational institution for the town, dedicated to providing a high-quality education for its diverse student body.

592

Total Students

37.4

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for North East Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	356
Hispanic	67
Black	95
Asian	8
Two or More	66

White
356 (60.1 %)
Black
95 (16.0 %)
Hispanic
67 (11.3 %)
Two or More
66 (11.1 %)
Asian
8 (1.4 %)

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)996-6220
Website:	http://www.ccps.org/Domain/116
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	592
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	314
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	42

* 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 41

Kindergarten 91

Grade 1 72

Grade 2 90

Grade 3 100

Grade 4 100

Grade 5 98