Lake Elkhorn Middle

598 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Lake Elkhorn Middle School, located in Columbia, Maryland, is a public school serving students in grades 6 through 8 within the Howard County Public School System. Situated in the heart of the Cradlerock community, the school is known for its commitment to fostering a collaborative and inclusive learning environment. It emphasizes both academic rigor and the social-emotional development of its students, utilizing a variety of instructional strategies designed to meet the diverse needs of its middle-school-aged population.

Beyond its core curriculum, Lake Elkhorn Middle School offers a range of extracurricular opportunities, including clubs, sports, and arts programs, which encourage students to explore their interests and build leadership skills. The school maintains a strong partnership with parents and the surrounding Columbia community, focusing on creating a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to become critical thinkers and responsible global citizens.

598

Total Students

48.2

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

46.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lake Elkhorn Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	86
Hispanic	126
Black	305
Asian	45
Two or More	35

Black
305 (51.1 %)
Hispanic
126 (21.1 %)
White
86 (14.4 %)
Asian
45 (7.5 %)
Two or More
35 (5.9 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Howard County Public Schools
Phone:	(410)313-7600
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	598
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	260
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* 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

Grade 6 213

Grade 7 194

Grade 8 191

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Lake Elkhorn Middle
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	213
Grade 7	194
Grade 8	191

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Lake Elkhorn Middle
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	322	53.8%
Male	275	46%
Not Specified	1	0.2%

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