Charles H. Chipman Elementary

303 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 1st

School Overview

Charles H. Chipman Elementary School, located on Lake Street in Salisbury, Maryland, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Wicomico County Public Schools system. The school is named in honor of Charles H. Chipman, a prominent figure in the local African American community who was a dedicated educator and community leader. This historical connection serves as a cornerstone for the school’s identity, emphasizing a commitment to academic excellence, civic responsibility, and the development of students within the local Salisbury neighborhood.

As a primary school, Charles H. Chipman Elementary focuses on providing a nurturing environment that addresses the diverse needs of its young learners. The school typically offers a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional growth, aiming to prepare students for success in their future academic endeavors. By fostering a collaborative atmosphere among faculty, staff, families, and the surrounding community, the school strives to create an inclusive and supportive educational experience that encourages students to reach their full potential.

303

Total Students

24.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

70.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Charles H. Chipman Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	39
Hispanic	32
Black	207
Two or More	23
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Black
207 (68.3%)
White
39 (12.9%)
Hispanic
32 (10.6%)
Two or More
23 (7.6%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

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)677-5814
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 1st
Total Students:	303
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	199
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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 81

Kindergarten 110

Grade 1 112