Showell Elementary

11318 Showell School Rd
Berlin, MD 21811

621 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Showell Elementary School, located in Berlin, Maryland, serves as a foundational learning environment within the Worcester County Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive community where students from pre-kindergarten through the early elementary grades are encouraged to build strong academic and social-emotional skills. Its curriculum is designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body, emphasizing core subjects while integrating technology and creative learning opportunities to prepare young learners for future success.

Beyond academics, Showell Elementary places a high priority on creating a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere that engages both families and the local community. By focusing on character development and collaborative efforts between educators and parents, the school strives to ensure that each child feels valued and motivated. Through its commitment to a well-rounded educational experience, Showell Elementary acts as a vital pillar in the Berlin area, helping children establish a positive trajectory for their lifelong educational journey.

621

Total Students

51.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Showell Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	528
Hispanic	38
Black	10
Asian	14
Two or More	29
American Indian	2

White
528 (85.0 %)
Hispanic
38 (6.1 %)
Two or More
29 (4.7 %)
Asian
14 (2.3 %)
Black
10 (1.6 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Worcester County Public Schools
Phone:	(410)632-5350
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	621
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	178
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	28

* 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 94

Kindergarten 98

Grade 1 100

Grade 2 111

Grade 3 120

Grade 4 98