Pocomoke Elementary

Worcester County Public Schools
2119 Pocomoke Beltway
Pocomoke City, MD 21851
491 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 3rd
School Overview
Pocomoke Elementary School, located on the Pocomoke Beltway in Pocomoke City, Maryland, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Worcester County Public Schools system. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. By focusing on core curriculum standards and integrating modern instructional practices, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success as they transition into middle school and beyond.

Beyond its academic mission, Pocomoke Elementary is a vital hub for the local community, emphasizing the importance of parent-teacher partnerships and community engagement. The school typically features a variety of programs and extracurricular activities designed to enrich the student experience and cultivate a sense of school pride. With a commitment to inclusivity and excellence, the school strives to provide the necessary resources and guidance to help every child reach their full potential within a safe and structured setting.
491
Total Students
37.4
Full-Time Teachers
13.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
55.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    212 (43.2%)
  • White
    183 (37.3%)
  • Two or More
    51 (10.4%)
  • Hispanic
    30 (6.1%)
  • Asian
    15 (3.1%)
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: Worcester County Public Schools
Phone: (410)632-5130
Grade Range: Pre-K - 3rd
Total Students: 491
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 37.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 253
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 19

* 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 132
Kindergarten 94
Grade 1 85
Grade 2 76
Grade 3 104
Gender Ratio
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