East Salisbury Elementary

1201 Old Ocean City Rd
Salisbury, MD 21804

486 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

East Salisbury Elementary School, located at 1201 Old Ocean City Road in Salisbury, Maryland, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Wicomico County Public Schools system. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment for its diverse student body, focusing on core academic achievement while promoting social-emotional growth. By emphasizing literacy, mathematics, and character development, the school strives to prepare its young learners for success as they transition to higher grade levels.

Beyond its academic curriculum, East Salisbury Elementary is known for being a community-centered school that actively engages families and local partners. The faculty and staff are committed to implementing evidence-based teaching strategies and personalized interventions to ensure that every student has the resources necessary to reach their potential. With a focus on creating a welcoming school climate, the institution places a strong emphasis on collaboration, safety, and preparing students to become productive, engaged members of the greater Salisbury community.

486

Total Students

38.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

73.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for East Salisbury Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	77
Hispanic	104
Black	256
Asian	5
Two or More	43
American Indian	1

Black
256 (52.7%)
Hispanic
104 (21.4%)
White
77 (15.8%)
Two or More
43 (8.8%)
Asian
5 (1.0%)
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:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Wicomico County Public Schools
Phone:	(410)677-5803
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	486
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	326
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	31

* 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

Grade 3 156

Grade 4 168

Grade 5 162