Plum Point Elementary

1245 Plum Point Rd
Huntingtown, MD 20639

568 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Plum Point Elementary School, located in Huntingtown, Maryland, serves as a central hub for primary education within the Calvert County Public Schools district. The school is known for fostering a supportive and collaborative learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare children for the challenges of middle school while encouraging a lifelong love of learning through hands-on instruction and community engagement.

Beyond the classroom, Plum Point Elementary is recognized for its strong connection to the local Huntingtown community. The school benefits from an active parent-teacher organization and a variety of extracurricular programs that allow students to explore interests in the arts, technology, and physical fitness. With a dedicated staff committed to inclusive practices and individualized student support, the school strives to maintain a safe, welcoming atmosphere where every student is encouraged to reach their full potential.

568

Total Students

38.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

21.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Plum Point Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	391
Hispanic	47
Black	68
Asian	10
Two or More	52

White
391 (68.8%)
Black
68 (12.0%)
Two or More
52 (9.2%)
Hispanic
47 (8.3%)
Asian
10 (1.8%)

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)550-9730
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	568
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	100
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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 17

Kindergarten 83

Grade 1 82

Grade 2 88

Grade 3 89

Grade 4 122

Grade 5 87