TOWN CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Town Creek Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the St. Mary's County Public Schools school district, located in Lexington Park, MD with about 211 students offering grade levels from 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 15 teachers, Town Creek Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

Town Creek Elementary School, located in Lexington Park, Maryland, serves as a foundational educational institution within the St. Mary’s County Public Schools district. Situated in a suburban community near the Patuxent River Naval Air Station, the school draws a diverse student population, often reflecting the families of military personnel, civilian contractors, and local residents. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core academic development, social-emotional growth, and the cultivation of strong character values among its elementary-age students.

Beyond its standard curriculum, Town Creek Elementary focuses on creating an inclusive atmosphere that encourages community involvement and parent-teacher collaboration. The school utilizes a variety of resources to address the unique needs of its student body, aiming to prepare children for success in middle school and beyond. With a dedicated staff and a long-standing presence in the Lexington Park area, the school functions as a hub for early childhood development, consistently striving to provide a safe, engaging, and well-rounded academic experience for all its learners.

For more information, contact Town Creek Elementary at (301) 863-4044 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

45805 Dent Dr
Lexington Park, MD 20653-9314
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TOWN CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Lexington Park, MD with about 211 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Maryland

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
211
Teachers:
15.4
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 211 students

White
67.3%
Black or African American
14.2%
Hispanic/Latino
8.1%
Two or more races
7.6%
Asian
1.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.9%

Female
56.4%
Male
43.6%

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.