LETTIE MARSHALL DENT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Lettie Marshall Dent Elem is a public elementary school that is part of the St. Mary's County Public Schools school district, located in Mechanicsville, MD with about 611 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 31 teachers, Lettie Marshall Dent Elem has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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.
Lettie Marshall Dent Elementary School is a public school located in Mechanicsville, Maryland, serving students in St. Mary’s County. As part of the St. Mary’s County Public Schools system, the institution focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and community engagement. The school is named in honor of Lettie Marshall Dent, who was a prominent figure in local education and served as the first woman to hold the position of Superintendent of Schools in St. Mary’s County.
The school is well-regarded for its commitment to providing a well-rounded education, offering a variety of extracurricular activities and programs designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body. By promoting a culture of collaboration among teachers, parents, and students, Lettie Marshall Dent Elementary strives to prepare its learners for success in middle school and beyond. Its location on New Market Turner Road serves as a central hub for the local Mechanicsville community, maintaining a long-standing tradition of academic excellence and community pride.
For more information, contact Lettie Marshall Dent Elem at (301) 472-4500 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Mechanicsville, MD 20659-3049
(301) 472-4500
LETTIE MARSHALL DENT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Mechanicsville, MD with about 611 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Maryland
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- St. Mary's County Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 611
- Teachers:
- 31.5
- 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
- Not a Title I 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 611 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending LETTIE MARSHALL DENT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 89% of the student body.
- White
- 88.5%
- Two or more races
- 3.9%
- Black or African American
- 3.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.6%
- Asian
- 1.0%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 49.8%
- Male
- 50.2%
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.