PRINCE STREET SCHOOL

Prince Street School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Wicomico County Public Schools school district, located in Salisbury, MD with about 786 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 54 teachers, Prince Street School 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.

Prince Street Elementary School, located in Salisbury, Maryland, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Wicomico County Public Schools district. Situated in the heart of the city, the school is deeply integrated into the local community and is recognized for its commitment to providing a supportive, inclusive learning environment for a diverse student population. The school focuses on fostering academic growth while emphasizing the development of strong character, social responsibility, and essential life skills among its young learners.

The school is well-regarded for its dedicated faculty and staff, who work collaboratively to implement comprehensive curricula designed to meet the varying needs of their students. Beyond core academics, Prince Street Elementary places a high priority on creating a safe and engaging atmosphere through various enrichment programs and community-oriented initiatives. By balancing traditional instruction with modern educational strategies, the school aims to prepare its students for future academic success and to build a strong sense of pride and belonging within the Salisbury neighborhood.

For more information, contact Prince Street School at (410) 677-5813 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

400 Prince Street
Salisbury, MD 21804
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PRINCE STREET SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Salisbury, MD with about 786 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Maryland

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
786
Teachers:
54.5
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
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 786 students

Black or African American
52.5%
White
17.4%
Hispanic/Latino
16.0%
Two or more races
9.9%
Asian
3.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.6%

Female
50.3%
Male
49.7%

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.