Rising Sun Elementary

500 Hopewell Rd
Rising Sun, MD 21911

www.ccps.org/Domain/117

609 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

609

Total Students

40.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rising Sun Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	543
Hispanic	34
Black	3
Asian	3
Two or More	25
American Indian	1

White
543 (89.2 %)
Hispanic
34 (5.6 %)
Two or More
25 (4.1 %)
Black
3 (0.5 %)
Asian
3 (0.5 %)
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)658-5925
Website:	http://www.ccps.org/Domain/117
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	609
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	235
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	44

* 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 72

Kindergarten 78

Grade 1 96

Grade 2 86

Grade 3 98

Grade 4 89

Grade 5 90

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Rising Sun Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	72
Kindergarten	78
Grade 1	96
Grade 2	86
Grade 3	98
Grade 4	89
Grade 5	90

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Rising Sun Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	292	47.9%
Male	317	52.1%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th