Choptank Elementary School

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

375 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Choptank Elementary School, located at 1103 Mace's Lane in Cambridge, Maryland, serves as a primary educational pillar within the Dorchester County Public Schools system. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. By focusing on foundational skills and community engagement, the school strives to prepare its diverse student body for future success in middle school and beyond.

The school’s website highlights a commitment to transparency and communication, serving as a hub for families to stay informed about academic calendars, extracurricular opportunities, and district-wide policies. As a community-oriented institution, Choptank Elementary emphasizes collaboration between educators, parents, and local stakeholders to create a safe and effective learning atmosphere. Whether through classroom instruction or school-wide initiatives, the faculty remains focused on meeting the unique needs of every student within the Cambridge area.

375

Total Students

22.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

80.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Choptank Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	22
Hispanic	51
Black	282
Two or More	20

Black
282 (75.2 %)
Hispanic
51 (13.6 %)
White
22 (5.9 %)
Two or More
20 (5.3 %)

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)228-4950
Website:	http://dcps.k12.md.us/schools/elementary-schools/choptank-elementary
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	375
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	285
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* 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 37

Kindergarten 43

Grade 1 56

Grade 2 45

Grade 3 66

Grade 4 58

Grade 5 70