Prince Street School

976 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Prince Street Elementary School, located in Salisbury, Maryland, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Wicomico County Public Schools district. Situated in the heart of the city, the school is deeply integrated into the local community and is recognized for its commitment to providing a supportive, inclusive learning environment for a diverse student population. The school focuses on fostering academic growth while emphasizing the development of strong character, social responsibility, and essential life skills among its young learners.

The school is well-regarded for its dedicated faculty and staff, who work collaboratively to implement comprehensive curricula designed to meet the varying needs of their students. Beyond core academics, Prince Street Elementary places a high priority on creating a safe and engaging atmosphere through various enrichment programs and community-oriented initiatives. By balancing traditional instruction with modern educational strategies, the school aims to prepare its students for future academic success and to build a strong sense of pride and belonging within the Salisbury neighborhood.

976

Total Students

64.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

73.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Prince Street School
Demographic	Student Count
White	87
Hispanic	268
Black	528
Asian	16
Two or More	68
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	5

Black
528 (54.1%)
Hispanic
268 (27.5%)
White
87 (8.9%)
Two or More
68 (7.0%)
Asian
16 (1.6%)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.5%)
American Indian
4 (0.4%)

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)677-5813
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	976
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	64.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	642
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	70

* 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 95

Kindergarten 166

Grade 1 146

Grade 2 142

Grade 3 160

Grade 4 137

Grade 5 130