Leonardtown Elementary

22885 Duke St
Leonardtown, MD 20650

483 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Leonardtown Elementary School, located in the historic heart of Leonardtown, Maryland, serves as a cornerstone of the St. Mary’s County Public Schools district. The school is deeply integrated into the local community, fostering a supportive environment that prioritizes academic excellence, character development, and student well-being. With a focus on foundational education, the school employs a curriculum designed to challenge students while providing the necessary resources for those who need additional academic support, ensuring a balanced approach to student success.

Beyond academics, Leonardtown Elementary is recognized for its vibrant school culture and commitment to student engagement. The faculty and staff emphasize the importance of community involvement, often partnering with local organizations and families to enrich the educational experience. By blending traditional classroom instruction with extracurricular opportunities and social-emotional learning, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded students who are prepared to transition successfully to middle school and beyond.

483

Total Students

27.9

Full-Time Teachers

17.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

34.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Leonardtown Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	338
Hispanic	30
Black	68
Asian	17
Two or More	29
Pacific Islander	1

White
338 (70.0 %)
Black
68 (14.1 %)
Hispanic
30 (6.2 %)
Two or More
29 (6.0 %)
Asian
17 (3.5 %)
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:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	St. Mary's County Public Schools
Phone:	(301)475-0250
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	483
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	133
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	32

* 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 27

Kindergarten 68

Grade 1 71

Grade 2 94

Grade 3 65

Grade 4 72

Grade 5 86