Matapeake Elementary School

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426 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Matapeake Elementary School, located in Stevensville, Maryland, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Queen Anne’s County Public Schools system. Situated on the scenic Kent Island, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the elementary grades. It focuses on building a strong academic foundation while promoting character development, community involvement, and the social-emotional well-being of its diverse student body.

The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and its use of modern educational strategies to prepare students for future success. By leveraging a dedicated faculty and maintaining strong partnerships with families and the local community, Matapeake Elementary cultivates a collaborative culture that encourages student curiosity and growth. With its emphasis on comprehensive learning and a student-centered approach, the school remains a focal point of the Stevensville community, striving to ensure every child reaches their full potential in a safe and inclusive setting.

426

Total Students

30.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

27.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Matapeake Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	349
Hispanic	33
Black	5
Asian	2
Two or More	36
American Indian	1

White
349 (81.9 %)
Two or More
36 (8.5 %)
Hispanic
33 (7.7 %)
Black
5 (1.2 %)
Asian
2 (0.5 %)
American Indian
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:	Queen Anne's County Public Schools
Phone:	(410)643-3105
Website:	http://qacps.schoolwires.net/Domain/124
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	426
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	105
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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 73

Grade 1 74

Grade 2 67

Grade 3 60

Grade 4 71

Grade 5 62