Rock Hall Elementary

Kent County Public Schools
21203 Sharp St
Rock Hall, MD 21661
182 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Rock Hall Elementary School, located at 21203 Sharp St in the waterfront community of Rock Hall, Maryland, serves as a primary educational hub within the Kent County Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and community engagement for its elementary-aged students. By focusing on foundational literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional learning, the school aims to prepare its students for success as they transition into the middle school years.

As a vital part of the Kent County educational system, Rock Hall Elementary benefits from the district’s broader commitment to small class sizes and personalized instruction. The school leverages its small-town setting to build strong partnerships with local families and community members, creating a close-knit atmosphere where students are encouraged to be active participants in their own education. For more information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and district resources, parents and community members can visit their official website at http://kent.k12.md.us.
182
Total Students
19.8
Full-Time Teachers
9.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
81.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    104 (57.1 %)
  • Black
    46 (25.3 %)
  • Two or More
    23 (12.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    8 (4.4 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.5 %)
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)639-2265
Website: http://kent.k12.md.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 182
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 19.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 134
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 15

* 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 20
Kindergarten 24
Grade 1 33
Grade 2 27
Grade 3 25
Grade 4 29
Grade 5 24
Gender Ratio