White Marsh Elementary

www.talbotschools.org

288 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

White Marsh Elementary, located in the rural community of Trappe, Maryland, serves as a cornerstone of the Talbot County Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging academic environment for its diverse student body, focusing on foundational literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development. By leveraging its position within a close-knit community, the school emphasizes a partnership between educators, families, and local residents to ensure that each child receives a well-rounded educational experience that prepares them for future academic success.

Beyond its core curriculum, White Marsh Elementary prioritizes a culture of inclusivity and continuous improvement. The school’s administration and staff are committed to implementing modern teaching strategies and character-building programs that encourage students to become responsible, life-long learners. Through its connection to the broader Talbot County school system, the elementary school benefits from regional resources and initiatives, all while maintaining the personalized, small-town atmosphere that defines the Trappe community.

288

Total Students

22.8

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for White Marsh Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	183
Hispanic	36
Black	37
Asian	6
Two or More	26

White
183 (63.5 %)
Black
37 (12.8 %)
Hispanic
36 (12.5 %)
Two or More
26 (9.0 %)
Asian
6 (2.1 %)

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:	Talbot County Public Schools
Phone:	(410)476-3144
Website:	http://www.talbotschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	288
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	140
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* 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 41

Kindergarten 47

Grade 1 38

Grade 2 41

Grade 3 44

Grade 4 39

Grade 5 38