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Calvert Elementary School

79 Brick Meetinghouse Rd
Rising Sun, MD 21911
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 398 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Calvert Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 398 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : Top 20% in MD
  • : 45-49% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Calvert Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Calvert Elementary School's student population of 398 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
398 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026

School Rankings

Calvert Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Calvert Elementary School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MD)
#241 out of 1338 schools
(Top 20%)
45-49%
27%
60-64%
45%
40-44%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
6%
23%
Black
1%
33%
White
87%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.24
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Calvert Elementary School's ranking?
Calvert Elementary School is ranked #241 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Calvert Elementary School often compared to?
Calvert Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bay View Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Calvert Elementary School?
398 students attend Calvert Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Calvert Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Calvert Elementary School?
Calvert Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Calvert Elementary School offer ?
Calvert Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Calvert Elementary School part of?
Calvert Elementary School is part of Cecil County School District.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 398 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 45-49% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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