MAPLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Maple Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Dorchester County Public Schools school district, located in Cambridge, MD with about 488 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 46 teachers, Maple Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Maple Elementary School, located at 5225 Egypt Road in Cambridge, Maryland, is a public primary school serving students within the Dorchester County Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on academic excellence, character development, and the personal growth of its student body. By utilizing a curriculum aligned with state standards, Maple Elementary strives to prepare its young learners for future academic success while emphasizing the importance of community and collaboration.
Beyond core academics, Maple Elementary plays a vital role in the Cambridge community by encouraging parent and family involvement in the educational process. The school’s administration and faculty focus on creating an inclusive atmosphere that celebrates student diversity and achievement. Through various programs, extracurricular initiatives, and a dedicated staff, the school aims to provide a well-rounded foundation that supports the social, emotional, and cognitive development of every student who walks through its doors.
For more information, contact Maple Elementary School at (410) 228-8577 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Cambridge, MD 21613
(410) 228-8577
http://www.maple.dcpsmd.net/
MAPLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Cambridge, MD with about 488 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Maryland
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Dorchester County Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 488
- Teachers:
- 46
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 488 students
- Black or African American
- 58.8%
- White
- 17.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 11.5%
- Two or more races
- 8.4%
- Asian
- 3.5%
- Female
- 45.1%
- Male
- 54.9%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.