Deal Island School

Somerset County Public Schools
23275 Lola Wheatley Rd
Deal Island, MD 21821
96 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Deal Island School is a public Pre-K through 8th-grade institution located in the rural, waterfront community of Deal Island, Maryland. As part of the Somerset County Public Schools district, the school serves as a central hub for the local community, emphasizing a close-knit learning environment. Given its geographic location on the Chesapeake Bay, the school often incorporates its unique coastal surroundings into its mission, fostering a sense of place-based education for its students.

The school is dedicated to preparing students for high school success by focusing on core academic standards while supporting social and emotional growth. With its small-school setting, Deal Island School prioritizes personalized attention and community engagement, working closely with families and local stakeholders to create a supportive educational experience. Their academic program is designed to build foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and science, ensuring that students are well-prepared for the transition to secondary education within the Somerset County school system.
96
Total Students
8.0
Full-Time Teachers
12.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
63.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    72 (75.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    9 (9.4 %)
  • Two or More
    9 (9.4 %)
  • Black
    5 (5.2 %)
  • Asian
    1 (1.0 %)
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: Somerset County Public Schools
Phone: (410)784-2449
Website: http://dis.somerset.k12.md.us/
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 96
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 8.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 61
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* 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 12
Kindergarten 7
Grade 1 13
Grade 2 18
Grade 3 16
Grade 4 16
Grade 5 14
Gender Ratio