Dynard Elementary

Summary:

Dynard Elementary is a public elementary school in Chaptico, Maryland, serving 395 students in grades PK-5 and part of the St. Mary's County Public Schools district, which is ranked 8 out of 25 in Maryland and has a 4-star rating.

Dynard Elementary stands out for its strong academic performance, consistently outpacing the district and state averages in both Mathematics and English Language Arts proficiency across all grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 54.4% of Dynard students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 54.9% for the district and 48.4% for the state. In Mathematics, 38.9% of Dynard students were proficient or better, compared to 29.1% for the district and 24.1% for the state. Additionally, Dynard Elementary has a relatively high percentage of students (42.03%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a diverse socioeconomic makeup, and the school spends approximately $13,281 per student, higher than the state average.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Evergreen Elementary School and Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary, Dynard Elementary stands out for its higher percentage of white students, but the surrounding schools have more diverse student populations. Some nearby schools, like White Marsh Elementary, also demonstrate strong academic performance, and the nearby schools vary in their socioeconomic makeup and spending per student, providing a range of educational options for families in the local area.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 23510 Bushwood Rd
       Chaptico, MD  20621


(301) 769-4804

District: St. Mary's County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
302nd of 859 Maryland Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,440 Help


Students who attend Dynard Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Margaret Brent Middle
High:    Chopticon High

Student/teacher ratio:  15.8 Help
Number of students:  395

Racial breakdown:

White:
75.9%
African American:
10.4%
Two or more races:
9.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  42% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Dynard Elementary ranks better than 64.8% of elementary schools in Maryland. It also ranks 10th among 19 ranked elementary schools in the St. Mary's County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 60.84. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (75.9%), African American (10.4%), two or more races (9.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 42% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dynard Elementary is 15.8. 11 elementary schools in the St. Mary's County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Dynard Elementary employs 24.9 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dynard Elementary is $17,440. 10 elementary schools in the St. Mary's County Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Dynard Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

St. Mary's County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks St. Mary's County Public Schools 8th of 25 Maryland school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Dynard Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Dynard Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 47.70 484th 803 39.7%
2005 49.85 450th 805 44.1%
2006 43.14 504th 804 37.3%
2007 33.69 591st 818 27.8%
2008 69.27 271st 838 67.7%
2009 72.76 243rd 850 71.4%
2010 70.75 264th 855 69.1%
2011 66.06 307th 853 64.0%
2012 58.03 417th 857 51.3%
2013 46.49 503rd 847 40.6%
2014 49.45 518th 867 40.3%
2015 36.56 512th 859 40.4%
2016 37.39 503rd 845 40.5%
2017 35.62 511th 847 39.7%
2018 49.41 396th 857 53.8%
2019 62.64 292nd 853 65.8%
2021 44.63 323rd 802 59.7%
2022 75.64 212th 862 75.4%
2023 70.95 227th 855 73.5%
2024 60.84 302nd 859 64.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Dynard Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 58.65 123rd 546 77.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Dynard Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 45.41 320th 796 59.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Dynard Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 42.21 348th 788 55.8%
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Rank History for White students at Dynard Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 29.25 354th 528 33.0%
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Data source: test scores: Maryland State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Reviews:
by a parent
Wednesday, May 31, 2017

Open Quote Compared with other schools I have observed in the area, Dynard stands out as having an above average staff and facilities. The school has an ambiance of achievement about it. I am very happy with the education my two grand daughters have received there. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Dynard Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 121 46 0 0 0 n/a n/a -1 166
1990 113 51 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 164
1991 107 55 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 162
1992 121 65 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 187
1993 321 92 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 415
1994 305 96 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 402
1995 341 60 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 404
1996 341 60 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 404
1997 308 66 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 377
1998 382 71 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 456
1999 407 73 1 2 2 n/a n/a 0 485
2000 389 63 1 3 3 n/a n/a 0 459
2001 383 57 0 6 2 n/a n/a 0 448
2002 385 63 0 5 1 n/a n/a 0 454
2003 385 63 0 5 1 n/a n/a 0 454
2004 389 60 0 4 1 n/a n/a 0 454
2005 407 55 0 5 2 n/a n/a 0 469
2006 408 49 0 5 2 n/a n/a 0 464
2007 409 50 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 466
2008 396 54 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 457
2009 409 63 1 7 0 n/a n/a 0 480
2010 368 94 12 34 2 n/a n/a 0 510
2011 425 53 2 5 1 1 15 0 502
2012 418 54 2 6 2 1 20 0 503
2013 390 62 2 11 4 2 20 0 491
2014 388 57 3 10 3 1 23 0 485
2015 384 41 2 12 1 1 37 0 478
2016 368 43 2 16 0 1 39 0 469
2017 357 50 1 13 0 1 43 0 465
2018 349 44 1 10 0 0 39 0 443
2019 361 29 1 17 0 1 40 0 449
2020 352 29 1 19 0 0 37 0 438
2021 338 31 1 13 0 0 38 0 421
2022 328 36 0 14 0 0 38 0 416
2023 300 41 0 17 0 0 37 0 395

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Dynard Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 166 8.5 19.5 n/a
1990 164 10.5 15.6 25.6
1991 162 11.1 14.5 27.8
1992 187 13.3 14.0 32.6
1993 415 26.8 15.5 14.7
1994 402 23.2 17.3 23.1
1995 404 22.3 18.1 16.3
1996 404 22.3 18.1 16.3
1997 377 21.4 17.6 16.7
1998 456 24.0 19.0 15.4
1999 485 24.0 20.2 19.4
2000 459 25.7 17.9 19.6
2001 448 23.9 18.7 15.4
2002 454 22.8 19.9 18.7
2003 454 22.8 19.9 18.7
2004 454 23.0 19.7 22.5
2005 469 26.0 18.0 23.2
2006 464 28.0 16.6 19.8
2007 466 27.1 17.2 21.2
2008 457 27.3 16.7 24.1
2009 480 27.1 17.7 20.8
2010 510 28.3 18.0 31.2
2011 502 29.3 17.1 34.9
2012 503 26.8 18.7 38.4
2013 491 26.8 18.3 43
2014 485 26.2 18.5 42.3
2015 478 25.0 19.1 43.1
2016 469 25.0 18.7 37.5
2017 465 26.0 17.8 37.2
2018 443 26.0 17.0 39.5
2019 449 26.1 17.2 38.5
2020 438 25.0 17.5 39.5
2021 421 24.9 16.9 41.3
2022 416 24.9 16.6 38.5
2023 395 24.9 15.8 42

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Dynard Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 166 8.5 19.5 n/a
1990 164 10.5 15.6 25.6
1991 162 11.1 14.5 27.8
1992 187 13.3 14.0 32.6
1993 415 26.8 15.5 14.7
1994 402 23.2 17.3 23.1
1995 404 22.3 18.1 16.3
1996 404 22.3 18.1 16.3
1997 377 21.4 17.6 16.7
1998 456 24.0 19.0 15.4
1999 485 24.0 20.2 19.4
2000 459 25.7 17.9 19.6
2001 448 23.9 18.7 15.4
2002 454 22.8 19.9 18.7
2003 454 22.8 19.9 18.7
2004 454 23.0 19.7 22.5
2005 469 26.0 18.0 23.2
2006 464 28.0 16.6 19.8
2007 466 27.1 17.2 21.2
2008 457 27.3 16.7 24.1
2009 480 27.1 17.7 20.8
2010 510 28.3 18.0 31.2
2011 502 29.3 17.1 34.9
2012 503 26.8 18.7 38.4
2013 491 26.8 18.3 43
2014 485 26.2 18.5 42.3
2015 478 25.0 19.1 43.1
2016 469 25.0 18.7 37.5
2017 465 26.0 17.8 37.2
2018 443 26.0 17.0 39.5
2019 449 26.1 17.2 38.5
2020 438 25.0 17.5 39.5
2021 421 24.9 16.9 41.3
2022 416 24.9 16.6 38.5
2023 395 24.9 15.8 42

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Dynard Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $323 (2.5%) $12,761 (97.5%) $13,084
2020 $895 (6.9%) $12,170 (93.1%) $13,065
2021 $1,164 (8.8%) $12,117 (91.2%) $13,281
2022 $1,571 (10.2%) $13,786 (89.8%) $15,357
2023 $1,420 (8.1%) $16,019 (91.9%) $17,440

Data source: Maryland Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dynard Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
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Post pandemic (2022-2023)
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Ranks 292nd of 853 Elementary schoolsRanks 227th of 855 Elementary schools
 7.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students449395
 12%
African American2941
 41.4%
American Indian00
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic1717
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White361300
 16.9%
Two or More Races4037
 7.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients38.5%42%
 3.5%


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Students who attend Dynard Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Margaret Brent Middle
High : Chopticon High

Dynard Elementary ranks 302nd of 859 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 395 students attended Dynard Elementary.

Students at Dynard Elementary are 76% White, 10% African American, 9% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Maryland State Department of Education.

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