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Elvaton Christian Academy

Private | PK-8 | 55 students

Our school is best known for exceptional teachers and small class sizes!

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Situated in a suburban neighborhood. The median home value is $431,800. The average monthly rent for a 2 bedroom apartment is $1,540.

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4 stars

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2013:
Based on 1 rating
2012:
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Posted March 4, 2013

I am a grandparent and 8 of my 10 grandchildren have attended the ECA Preschool and/or Academy over the past 17 years. They have received a wonderful scholastic and spiritual foundation and every one that has gone on to other schools has taken 'honors' classes and excelled. Their love of learning came from the excellent teachers at this academy. I would highly recommend ECA!


Posted July 16, 2010

If you want an outstanding staff and a family atmosphere then Elvaton Christian Academy is for you! with small class sizes and excellant teachers my daughter did great there.in public school they said my daughter was slow and labeled special ed but at Elvaton she excelled.graduating 8th grade with a's and gpa 4.0 I strongly recommend this school! i only wish they would have gone to the 12th grade!! Thank You Elvaton for the many enjoyable years we will miss you!!!!
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Posted August 21, 2009

I have 3 daughters that have attended Elvaton Christian Academy, and it was the best decision I ever made for my children. The small class sizes are great. The teachers are very caring and loving. They truly care about the students, and make sure they are very successful. It is also very affordable. I would highly recommend Elvaton to any family tha wants their children to get a great education.
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Posted May 12, 2009

The quality of the academic program is above-average. I've seen several students convert from public to our Private school and struggle because they children are not at the level of learning that our children are. ECA tries very hard to work with these children and get them caught up but some have had to go back a grade or got frustrated and just left the school because they could not keep up at the level our children had been taught. The important subjects are covered at an above-average level. The children will now start learning foreign language in the first grade. My hat goes off to Elvaton Christian Academy. I've had a great experience during the 6 years my two children have attended. Furthermore, when I have had problems with bullying or teachers, things have always been handled in a Christian way. I highly recommend ECA!
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Posted February 20, 2007

The quality of the academic program is poor. They use Abeka, but they do not teach every subject in every grade. The music program is minimal. They learn songs for Christmas and the end of the year program. They also learn to play the recorder. Art is a joke. They trace and draw pictures a lot. Parent involvement is highly encouraged and so are christian values. It is not strict like most private schools, but the academic quality is lacking significantly. If you have an above average child, I would go somewhere else.
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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school
White 88%
Asian/Pacific Islander 7%
Black 4%
Hispanic 1%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0%
Source: NCES, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 8N/AN/A
Source: NCES, 2007-2008

Teacher resources

Special staff resources available to students Assistant principal(s)
Art teacher(s)
Computer specialist(s)
ELL/ESL Coordinator
Music teacher(s)
PE instructor(s)
Priest, pastor, or other religious personnel
Reading specialist(s)
Tutor(s)
Foreign languages spoken by school staff Spanish
Read more about programs at this school
Source: Manually entered by a school official.

Special education / special needs

Level of special education programming offered
  • Basic - the school offers or partners to provide services based on the needs of individual students

Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math (STEM)

Staff resources available to students
  • Computer specialist(s)
School facilities
  • Computer lab

Arts & music

Staff resources available to students
  • Art teacher(s)
  • Music teacher(s)
School facilities
  • Art room
Music
  • Instrumental music lessons
Performing and written arts
  • Creative writing
Media arts
  • Graphics

Language learning

Foreign languages taught
  • Spanish
Level of ESL/ELL programming offered
  • Basic - the school offers or partners to provide services based on the needs of individual students
Staff resources available to students
  • ELL/ESL Coordinator
Foreign languages spoken by staff
  • Spanish

Health & athletics

Staff resources available to students
  • PE instructor(s)
School facilities
  • Kitchen
  • Multi-purpose room ("cafegymatorium")
School leaders can update this information here.

School basics

School start time
  • 8:30 am
School end time
  • 3:15 pm
Before school or after school care / program onsite
  • Before school: starts at 7:30 a.m.
  • After school: ends at 6:00 p.m.
School Leader's name
  • Dallas Bumgarner, Administrator
Best ways for parents to contact the school
  • Email
  • Phone
  • pastorbum@aol.com
Age at which early childhood or Pre-K program begins
  • 2 years old
Gender
  • Coed
Boarding options
  • Day school
Is there an application process?
  • Yes
Affiliation
  • Baptist
Fax number
  • (410) 647-3261

Programs

Instructional and/or curriculum models used

Don't understand these terms?
  • Immersion Abeka
Specific academic themes or areas of focus

Don't understand these terms?
  • Religious
Bi-lingual or language immersion programs offered

Don't understand these terms?
  • No
Level of special education programming offered
  • Basic - the school offers or partners to provide services based on the needs of individual students
Foreign languages taught
  • Spanish
Level of ESL/ELL programming offered
  • Basic - the school offers or partners to provide services based on the needs of individual students

Resources

Staff resources available to students
  • Art teacher(s)
  • Assistant principal(s)
  • Computer specialist(s)
  • ELL/ESL Coordinator
  • Music teacher(s)
  • PE instructor(s)
  • Priest, pastor, or other religious personnel
  • Reading specialist(s)
  • Tutor(s)
Foreign languages spoken by staff
  • Spanish
Extra learning resources offered
  • Counseling
  • Tutoring
Transportation provided for students by the school / district
  • None
School facilities
  • Art room
  • Audiovisual aids
  • Auditorium
  • Cafeteria
  • Chapel/spiritual reflection center
  • Computer lab
  • Internet access
  • Kitchen
  • Library
  • Multi-purpose room ("cafegymatorium")
  • Playground
School leaders can update this information here.

Sports

Boys sports
  • Basketball
  • Kickball
Girls sports
  • Basketball
  • Kickball

Arts & music

Visual arts
  • None
Music
  • Instrumental music lessons
Performing arts
  • Creative writing
Media arts
  • Graphics

Student clubs

Clubs (distinct from courses)
  • Awana
  • Youth Group
School leaders can update this information here.

School culture

Dress Code
  • Uniforms
Bullying policy
  • This school has a bullying and/or cyber bullying policy in place.
Parent involvement
  • Attend parent nights
  • Chaperone school trips
  • Join PTO/PTA
  • Monitor the playground
  • Organize cultural events
  • Organize fundraising events (school auction, bake sales, etc.)
  • Present special topics during curricular units
  • Serve on school improvement team or governance council
  • Tutor
  • Volunteer in the classroom
  • Volunteer time after school
More from this school
  • Sometimes parents of current students say that ECA is the best kept wonderful school secret around! Small class sizes, attentive and exceptional teachers and a warm and loving atmosphere is what you will find here.
School leaders can update this information here.

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What are your chances?


10 out of 10students were accepted for the 2012-2013 school year.


Students accepted for the 2012-2013 school year
55
Applications received for the 2012-2013 school year
57

What does it cost?

Tuition range for the 2013-2014 school year
$2000 - $5000
Vouchers accepted
No
Financial aid offered
Yes.
School-based aid
Outside scholarships

Planning ahead

Students typically attend these schools after graduating
Annapolis Area Christian High School
Granite Christian Academy
Calvary Christian Academy
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8422 Elvaton Rd
Millersville, MD 21108
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Phone: (410) 647-3224

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