Chapel District Elementary

www.talbotschools.org

359 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Chapel District Elementary, located in Cordova, Maryland, is a public school serving students in Talbot County. As part of the Talbot County Public Schools district, the institution is dedicated to providing a comprehensive educational experience that emphasizes academic growth, social development, and community engagement. The school is known for its rural setting and tight-knit environment, focusing on fostering a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best through a structured and nurturing curriculum.

The school places a strong emphasis on foundational learning, utilizing state-aligned curriculum standards to prepare students for future academic success. Beyond core classroom subjects, Chapel District Elementary often highlights the importance of character education and active parent involvement to create a holistic learning community. By leveraging its affiliation with the larger Talbot County school system, the school provides its students with access to district-wide resources and extracurricular opportunities that aim to inspire curiosity and lifelong learning.

359

Total Students

27.4

Full-Time Teachers

13.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

40.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Chapel District Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	278
Hispanic	42
Black	11
Asian	2
Two or More	26

White
278 (77.4%)
Hispanic
42 (11.7%)
Two or More
26 (7.2%)
Black
11 (3.1%)
Asian
2 (0.6%)

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)822-2391
Website:	http://www.talbotschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	359
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	103
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	41

* 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 50

Kindergarten 58

Grade 1 40

Grade 2 67

Grade 3 54

Grade 4 51

Grade 5 39