Warwick Elementary School

dcps.k12.md.us/schools/elementary-schools/warwick-elementary

347 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Warwick Elementary School is a public PK–5 institution located in Secretary, Maryland, serving the local community within the Dorchester County Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment where students are encouraged to build strong academic foundations while developing their social and emotional skills. By emphasizing a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and the community, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for future success in a rapidly changing world.

The school’s curriculum focuses on core academic standards, supplemented by initiatives designed to support student growth and personal development. Through its digital presence and outreach, Warwick Elementary strives to keep families informed and involved in the educational process. As part of the Dorchester County school system, it plays a vital role in providing rural Maryland students with the resources, instruction, and extracurricular opportunities necessary to thrive throughout their elementary years and beyond.

347

Total Students

22.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Warwick Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	295
Hispanic	14
Black	21
Asian	1
Two or More	16

White
295 (85.0 %)
Black
21 (6.1 %)
Two or More
16 (4.6 %)
Hispanic
14 (4.0 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Dorchester County Public Schools
Phone:	(410)943-3588
Website:	http://dcps.k12.md.us/schools/elementary-schools/warwick-elementary
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	347
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	156
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* 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 32

Kindergarten 51

Grade 1 61

Grade 2 56

Grade 3 45

Grade 4 52

Grade 5 50