Calvert Elementary

1450 Dares Beach Rd
Prince Frederick, MD 20678

495 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Calvert Elementary School, located in Prince Frederick, Maryland, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Calvert County Public Schools district. Situated on Dares Beach Road, the school functions as a community hub for local families, providing elementary education that emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. As part of a highly-rated school district, the institution is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that prepares children for the transition to middle school while adhering to state curriculum standards.

Beyond its core academic mission, Calvert Elementary is known for its integration into the Prince Frederick community. The school benefits from the resources and oversight of the Calvert County school system, which is frequently recognized for its focus on instructional excellence and community engagement. By maintaining a balance between rigorous classroom instruction and extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to cultivate a well-rounded educational experience that addresses the diverse needs of its student body in a growing residential area.

495

Total Students

33.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Calvert Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	301
Hispanic	43
Black	93
Asian	6
Two or More	51
American Indian	1

White
301 (60.8%)
Black
93 (18.8%)
Two or More
51 (10.3%)
Hispanic
43 (8.7%)
Asian
6 (1.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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)550-9550
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	495
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	150
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* 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 23

Kindergarten 71

Grade 1 67

Grade 2 80

Grade 3 68

Grade 4 97

Grade 5 89