PEMBERTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Pemberton Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Wicomico County Public Schools school district, located in Salisbury, MD with about 563 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 40 teachers, Pemberton 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.
Pemberton Elementary School, located in Salisbury, Maryland, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Wicomico County Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. By focusing on core curriculum standards and integrating diverse instructional strategies, Pemberton aims to prepare its young learners for future academic success while encouraging them to become engaged members of their local community.
Beyond its focus on core academics, Pemberton Elementary is known for cultivating a strong sense of school spirit and community involvement. The school typically offers various extracurricular programs and events designed to bridge the gap between home and school life, ensuring that parents and guardians are active partners in their children’s education. With a mission rooted in inclusivity and high expectations, the faculty and staff work diligently to provide a safe, structured, and stimulating atmosphere where students are motivated to reach their individual potential.
For more information, contact Pemberton Elementary at (410) 677-5809 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Salisbury, MD 21801
(410) 677-5809
PEMBERTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Salisbury, MD with about 563 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Maryland
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Magnet school:
- Yes
- District:
- Wicomico County Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 563
- Teachers:
- 40
- 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 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 563 students
- Black or African American
- 55.2%
- White
- 25.8%
- Two or more races
- 8.0%
- Asian
- 5.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 5.0%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.7%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 47.8%
- Male
- 52.2%
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.