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Rising Sun Elementary

500 Hopewell Rd, Rising Sun, MD 21911, United States

+1 (410) 658-5925

http://www.ccps.org/domain/117

4.0

Overall Rating

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Rising Sun Elementary Overview

About This School

Rising Sun Elementary is a public elementary in Rising Sun, Maryland, serving 609 students in grades PK-5. Academic results show that students demonstrate proficiency levels of 44% in ELA and 36% in math. The school maintains a 15:1 student-teacher ratio with 39 teachers on staff, while the average teacher salary is $79,771. The student body is composed of 51% male and 49% female students. Regarding ethnicity, the population is 87% White, 7% Hispanic, and 5% Two or More Races.

609

Total Students

PK-5

15:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

39 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts44%

Mathematics36%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

PK-5

County

Cecil County

Students per Counselor

609:1

Rising Sun Elementary Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

44%

English Language Arts

City Avg: 52%State Avg: 44%

36%

Mathematics

City Avg: 35%State Avg: 26%

N/A

Science

Class Information

15:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 14.3:1

State Avg: 13.5:1

609

Students per Counselor

Rising Sun Elementary Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$79,771

City Avg: $79,771

State Avg: $84,033

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio15:1

Students per Counselor609:1

Rising Sun Elementary Student Demographics

Student Body

51.23%

Male

48.77%

Female

Total Enrollment: 609 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White86.7%

Hispanic7.06%

Asian0.16%

Black0.33%

Two or More Races5.42%

Native American0.33%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Rising Sun Elementary

Q: What is Rising Sun Elementary?

A: Rising Sun Elementary is a elementary public located in Rising Sun.

Q: How many students attend Rising Sun Elementary?

A: Rising Sun Elementary has approximately 609 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Rising Sun Elementary?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Rising Sun Elementary is 15:1.

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Detailed Information about Rising Sun Elementary

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

Schoolary Research Team

Verified with NCES & state education agency data

About Rising Sun Elementary - Rising Sun, MD

Quick Facts about Rising Sun Elementary
School Name	Rising Sun Elementary
School Type	public
Grade Levels	PK-5
Location	500 Hopewell Rd, Rising Sun, MD 21911, Rising Sun, MD
County	Cecil County
Phone	+1 (410) 658-5925
Total Students	609
Student-Teacher Ratio	15:1
Full-Time Teachers	39
Rating	4/10
ELA Proficiency	44%
Math Proficiency	36%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Rising Sun Elementary

What is Rising Sun Elementary?

Rising Sun Elementary is a elementary public located in Rising Sun.

How many students attend Rising Sun Elementary?

Rising Sun Elementary has approximately 609 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Rising Sun Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Rising Sun Elementary is 15:1.

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