Mary H. Matula Elementary School

6025 Radio Station Rd
La Plata, MD 20646

matula.ccboe.com/

551 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Mary Matula Elementary School, located in La Plata, Maryland, is a prominent institution within the Charles County Public Schools system. Serving students from prekindergarten through fifth grade, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic excellence and personal growth. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body, utilizing a balanced approach that integrates core subjects with opportunities for creative expression and social-emotional development.

Beyond academics, Mary Matula Elementary places a strong emphasis on community involvement and the partnership between home and school. The school actively encourages parental engagement through various initiatives and programs, aiming to create a collaborative atmosphere where students feel empowered and motivated. With a commitment to modern educational standards and a focus on preparing young learners for future success, the school strives to cultivate a safe, nurturing space that celebrates student achievements and encourages lifelong learning.

551

Total Students

41.1

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mary H. Matula Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	210
Hispanic	44
Black	218
Asian	24
Two or More	53
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Black
218 (39.6 %)
White
210 (38.1 %)
Two or More
53 (9.6 %)
Hispanic
44 (8.0 %)
Asian
24 (4.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Charles County Public Schools
Phone:	(301)934-5412
Website:	http://matula.ccboe.com/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	551
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	199
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	48

* 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 45

Kindergarten 76

Grade 1 78

Grade 2 83

Grade 3 72

Grade 4 89

Grade 5 108

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Mary H. Matula Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	45
Kindergarten	76
Grade 1	78
Grade 2	83
Grade 3	72
Grade 4	89
Grade 5	108

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Mary H. Matula Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	268	48.6%
Male	283	51.4%

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