H. H. Garnett Elementary

kent.k12.md.us

347 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

H. H. Garnett Elementary School is a public school located in Chestertown, Maryland, and serves as part of the Kent County Public Schools district. The school is named in honor of Henry Highland Garnet, a prominent 19th-century abolitionist, educator, and orator who was born in Kent County. The school reflects the district’s commitment to providing foundational education within a small-town community, focusing on academic development, social-emotional learning, and preparing students for their future transitions into middle school.

As a primary educational institution in the region, H. H. Garnett Elementary emphasizes a supportive learning environment designed to foster student growth. By utilizing the resources of the Kent County Public Schools system, the school works to integrate state standards with local community values. Families interested in specific school policies, academic calendars, or current news regarding staff and student achievements can find detailed information on the official district website at http://kent.k12.md.us.

347

Total Students

29.6

Full-Time Teachers

11.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

69.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for H. H. Garnett Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	137
Hispanic	43
Black	124
Asian	8
Two or More	35

White
137 (39.5 %)
Black
124 (35.7 %)
Hispanic
43 (12.4 %)
Two or More
35 (10.1 %)
Asian
8 (2.3 %)

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:	Kent County Public Schools
Phone:	(410)778-6890
Website:	http://kent.k12.md.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	347
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	203
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	37

* 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 42

Kindergarten 47

Grade 1 50

Grade 2 62

Grade 3 55

Grade 4 46

Grade 5 45