CAPTAIN WALTER FRANCIS DUKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the St. Mary's County Public Schools school district, located in Leonardtown, MD with about 602 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 35 teachers, Captain Walter Francis Duke 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.
Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary School, located in Leonardtown, Maryland, is a public school serving students in St. Mary’s County. Named in honor of Captain Walter Francis Duke, a local hero and pilot who served during World War II, the school operates with a commitment to fostering a supportive and rigorous academic environment. The facility is designed to serve its local community by prioritizing student growth, character development, and foundational learning, typically focusing on core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies within the St. Mary’s County Public Schools district.
Beyond the classroom, the school emphasizes a holistic approach to education by encouraging student participation in a variety of extracurricular activities and community-building initiatives. It functions as a central hub for families in the Leonardtown area, often utilizing collaborative partnerships between educators, parents, and the broader community to ensure student success. By maintaining high expectations for academic performance while nurturing a safe and inclusive social climate, Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary aims to prepare its young learners for the transition to middle school and beyond.
For more information, contact Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary at (301) 475-4256 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Leonardtown, MD 20650
(301) 475-4256
CAPTAIN WALTER FRANCIS DUKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Leonardtown, MD with about 602 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:
- 602
- Teachers:
- 35.9
- 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 602 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending CAPTAIN WALTER FRANCIS DUKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 80% of the student body.
- White
- 79.6%
- Two or more races
- 6.5%
- Black or African American
- 6.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.5%
- Asian
- 3.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 46.5%
- Male
- 53.5%
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.