Ducketts Lane Elementary

dles.hcpss.org/

573 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Ducketts Lane Elementary School, located in Elkridge, Maryland, is a highly regarded public school serving students in the Howard County Public School System. Opened in 2013, the facility is known for its modern, purpose-built design that emphasizes collaborative learning spaces, advanced technology integration, and environmental sustainability. The school fosters a strong sense of community, frequently highlighted by its focus on inclusivity and its dedication to meeting the diverse academic and social-emotional needs of its student population.

Academically, Ducketts Lane is recognized for its commitment to rigorous instruction and student achievement. The school places a heavy emphasis on professional development for its staff and utilizes evidence-based teaching strategies to support growth in core subjects like literacy and mathematics. Beyond the classroom, the school encourages a well-rounded education by offering a variety of extracurricular activities and community-building initiatives, ensuring that students are not only supported in their studies but also feel connected to their peers and the broader Elkridge community.

573

Total Students

54.3

Full-Time Teachers

10.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ducketts Lane Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	62
Hispanic	189
Black	195
Asian	77
Two or More	46
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

Black
195 (34.0%)
Hispanic
189 (33.0%)
Asian
77 (13.4%)
White
62 (10.8%)
Two or More
46 (8.0%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary 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)313-5050
Website:	http://dles.hcpss.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	573
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	54.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	301
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	46

* 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 51

Kindergarten 76

Grade 1 86

Grade 2 93

Grade 3 108

Grade 4 89

Grade 5 70