Maple Elementary School

dcps.k12.md.us/schools/elementary-schools/maple-elementary

392 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Maple Elementary School, located at 5225 Egypt Road in Cambridge, Maryland, is a public primary school serving students within the Dorchester County Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on academic excellence, character development, and the personal growth of its student body. By utilizing a curriculum aligned with state standards, Maple Elementary strives to prepare its young learners for future academic success while emphasizing the importance of community and collaboration.

Beyond core academics, Maple Elementary plays a vital role in the Cambridge community by encouraging parent and family involvement in the educational process. The school’s administration and faculty focus on creating an inclusive atmosphere that celebrates student diversity and achievement. Through various programs, extracurricular initiatives, and a dedicated staff, the school aims to provide a well-rounded foundation that supports the social, emotional, and cognitive development of every student who walks through its doors.

392

Total Students

33.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Maple Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	81
Hispanic	129
Black	146
Asian	5
Two or More	30
American Indian	1

Black
146 (37.2 %)
Hispanic
129 (32.9 %)
White
81 (20.7 %)
Two or More
30 (7.7 %)
Asian
5 (1.3 %)
American Indian
1 (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:	Dorchester County Public Schools
Phone:	(410)228-8577
Website:	http://dcps.k12.md.us/schools/elementary-schools/maple-elementary
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	392
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	346
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	39

* 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 59

Kindergarten 62

Grade 1 59

Grade 2 46

Grade 3 56

Grade 4 54

Grade 5 56