DYNARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Dynard Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the St. Mary's County Public Schools school district, located in Chaptico, MD with about 443 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 26 teachers, Dynard Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.

Dynard Elementary School, located in the rural community of Chaptico in St. Mary’s County, Maryland, serves as a focal point for its local neighborhood. As part of the St. Mary’s County Public Schools district, the school emphasizes a traditional elementary curriculum while fostering a close-knit, community-oriented environment. Because of its location in a more pastoral setting, the school often benefits from a smaller, intimate atmosphere that encourages strong parent-teacher collaboration and a sense of shared responsibility for student success.

The school is committed to providing a well-rounded education that balances academic rigor with social-emotional development. Like other institutions in the district, Dynard Elementary focuses on preparing students for middle school through core subject mastery, technology integration, and character-building initiatives. By maintaining strong ties to the Chaptico community, the school works to ensure that students feel supported in their individual learning journeys, aiming to develop both academic proficiency and a sense of citizenship within their local environment.

For more information, contact Dynard Elementary at (301) 769-4804 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.