Elkridge Landing Middle

elms.hcpss.org

680 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Elkridge Landing Middle School (ELMS), located in Elkridge, Maryland, is a prominent middle school within the Howard County Public School System (HCPSS). Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and rigorous academic environment. ELMS emphasizes a well-rounded education, balancing core subjects like mathematics, science, language arts, and social studies with a diverse range of elective opportunities, including world languages, performing arts, and technology education.

Beyond the classroom, the school is known for cultivating a strong sense of community and student engagement. ELMS encourages participation in various extracurricular activities, clubs, and athletic programs, which help students develop social skills, leadership, and personal interests. With a focus on preparing students for the transition to high school, the school prioritizes social-emotional growth and academic excellence, aiming to create an inclusive atmosphere where all students are challenged and encouraged to succeed.

680

Total Students

52.7

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

31.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Elkridge Landing Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	248
Hispanic	61
Black	181
Asian	143
Two or More	45
Pacific Islander	2

White
248 (36.5 %)
Black
181 (26.6 %)
Asian
143 (21.0 %)
Hispanic
61 (9.0 %)
Two or More
45 (6.6 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3 %)

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)313-5040
Website:	http://elms.hcpss.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	680
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	52.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	171
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

Grade 6 233

Grade 7 223

Grade 8 224