Dowell Elementary

12680 H G Trueman Rd
Lusby, MD 20657

585 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Dowell Elementary School is a public school located in Lusby, Maryland, serving students in Calvert County. It is known for fostering a supportive and collaborative learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. As part of the Calvert County Public Schools district, the facility focuses on providing a well-rounded curriculum, often utilizing small-group instruction and modern educational strategies to meet the diverse needs of its student body.

Beyond the classroom, Dowell Elementary is recognized for its strong sense of community and parent involvement. The school frequently hosts events, programs, and extracurricular activities designed to engage families and encourage a partnership between home and school. With its commitment to high standards and a nurturing atmosphere, the school remains a cornerstone of the local Lusby community, dedicated to preparing its students for success in middle school and beyond.

585

Total Students

39.3

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dowell Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	400
Hispanic	38
Black	53
Asian	17
Two or More	73
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
400 (68.4 %)
Two or More
73 (12.5 %)
Black
53 (9.1 %)
Hispanic
38 (6.5 %)
Asian
17 (2.9 %)
American Indian
3 (0.5 %)
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:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Calvert County Public Schools
Phone:	(443)550-9480
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	585
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	214
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	42

* 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 19

Kindergarten 94

Grade 1 91

Grade 2 92

Grade 3 100

Grade 4 94

Grade 5 95