Lake Elkhorn Middle

lems.hcpss.org/

569 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.

569

Total Students

46.6

Full-Time Teachers

12.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lake Elkhorn Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	89
Hispanic	129
Black	272
Asian	32
Two or More	44
American Indian	1

Black
272 (48.0%)
Hispanic
129 (22.8%)
White
89 (15.7%)
Two or More
44 (7.8%)
Asian
32 (5.6%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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
Website:	http://lems.hcpss.org/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	569
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.2
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 6 182

Grade 7 180

Grade 8 207

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Lake Elkhorn Middle
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	182
Grade 7	180
Grade 8	207

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Lake Elkhorn Middle
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	294	51.7%
Male	273	48%
Not Specified	2	0.3%

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