Beach Elementary

7900 Old Bayside Rd
Chesapeake Beach, MD 20732

502 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Beach Elementary School, located at 7900 Old Bayside Rd in Chesapeake Beach, Maryland, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Calvert County Public Schools system. Nestled in a coastal community, the school is known for fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth and character development. It functions as a central hub for the local neighborhood, catering to students in their primary years and focusing on building a strong educational foundation through a comprehensive curriculum that balances core subjects with creative and physical enrichment.

Beyond the classroom, Beach Elementary is recognized for its commitment to community engagement and student well-being. The school typically benefits from a strong partnership between dedicated faculty, staff, and an active parent-teacher organization, all of which contribute to a collaborative atmosphere. By leveraging its unique location and a culture of inclusivity, the school strives to provide a safe and nurturing space where young learners are encouraged to develop both their academic skills and their sense of social responsibility.

502

Total Students

31.3

Full-Time Teachers

16.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

24.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Beach Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	306
Hispanic	39
Black	78
Asian	9
Two or More	68
American Indian	2

White
306 (61.0%)
Black
78 (15.5%)
Two or More
68 (13.5%)
Hispanic
39 (7.8%)
Asian
9 (1.8%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)

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)550-9520
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	502
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	95
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* 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 16

Kindergarten 71

Grade 1 77

Grade 2 96

Grade 3 85

Grade 4 70

Grade 5 87