Cape St. Claire Elementary

631 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Cape St. Claire Elementary School, located in Annapolis, Maryland, serves as a cornerstone of its surrounding waterfront community. As part of the Anne Arundel County Public Schools system, the school is known for fostering a close-knit, neighborhood-focused atmosphere that emphasizes academic growth and community involvement. It caters to a diverse student body, offering a comprehensive curriculum designed to meet state standards while encouraging student curiosity through various extracurricular activities and enrichment opportunities.

Beyond its academic programming, Cape St. Claire Elementary is widely recognized for its strong culture of family and community engagement. The school benefits from an active Parent Teacher Association (PTA) that frequently coordinates events, fundraising, and volunteer initiatives, helping to create a supportive environment for students, staff, and families alike. With its proximity to the Chesapeake Bay and the scenic Cape St. Claire community, the school is deeply integrated into the local area, striving to develop well-rounded students who are prepared for the transition to middle school and beyond.

631

Total Students

41.6

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

15.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cape St. Claire Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	470
Hispanic	72
Black	9
Asian	15
Two or More	62
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
470 (74.5 %)
Hispanic
72 (11.4 %)
Two or More
62 (9.8 %)
Asian
15 (2.4 %)
Black
9 (1.4 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Anne Arundel County Public Schools
Phone:	(410)222-1685
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	631
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	83
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 40

Kindergarten 97

Grade 1 98

Grade 2 118

Grade 3 90

Grade 4 90

Grade 5 98

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Cape St. Claire Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	40
Kindergarten	97
Grade 1	98
Grade 2	118
Grade 3	90
Grade 4	90
Grade 5	98

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Cape St. Claire Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	311	49.3%
Male	320	50.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)