Calvert Elementary

79 Brick Meetinghouse Rd
Rising Sun, MD 21911

www.ccps.org/Domain/105

399 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Calvert Elementary School, located at 79 Brick Meetinghouse Rd in Rising Sun, Maryland, is a key educational institution within the Cecil County Public Schools district. Serving students in the local community, the school is committed to fostering an environment that promotes academic achievement, social-emotional development, and collaborative learning. By focusing on a well-rounded curriculum, Calvert Elementary aims to prepare its young students for future success by emphasizing core subjects while also integrating technology and creative problem-solving into the classroom experience.

The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and the partnership between educators, families, and students. By maintaining a supportive atmosphere, Calvert Elementary strives to cultivate a sense of belonging and civic responsibility among its student body. For parents and community members, the school provides consistent communication and resources through the Cecil County Public Schools portal, ensuring that stakeholders remain informed about school events, academic standards, and opportunities for engagement to support the overall mission of student growth.

399

Total Students

25.4

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Calvert Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	352
Hispanic	25
Black	3
Asian	1
Two or More	17
American Indian	1

White
352 (88.2 %)
Hispanic
25 (6.3 %)
Two or More
17 (4.3 %)
Black
3 (0.8 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

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)658-5335
Website:	http://www.ccps.org/Domain/105
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	399
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	122
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* 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 22

Kindergarten 60

Grade 1 48

Grade 2 71

Grade 3 60

Grade 4 64

Grade 5 74