Pemberton Elementary

506 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Pemberton Elementary School, located in Salisbury, Maryland, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Wicomico County Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. By focusing on core curriculum standards and integrating diverse instructional strategies, Pemberton aims to prepare its young learners for future academic success while encouraging them to become engaged members of their local community.

Beyond its focus on core academics, Pemberton Elementary is known for cultivating a strong sense of school spirit and community involvement. The school typically offers various extracurricular programs and events designed to bridge the gap between home and school life, ensuring that parents and guardians are active partners in their children’s education. With a mission rooted in inclusivity and high expectations, the faculty and staff work diligently to provide a safe, structured, and stimulating atmosphere where students are motivated to reach their individual potential.

506

Total Students

44.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

65.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pemberton Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	124
Hispanic	35
Black	287
Asian	17
Two or More	38
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	4

Black
287 (56.7%)
White
124 (24.5%)
Two or More
38 (7.5%)
Hispanic
35 (6.9%)
Asian
17 (3.4%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.8%)
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)677-5809
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	506
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	315
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* 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 73

Kindergarten 63

Grade 1 81

Grade 2 80

Grade 3 66

Grade 4 76

Grade 5 67