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Leonardtown Elementary

Summary:

Leonardtown Elementary is a public elementary school in Leonardtown, Maryland, serving 483 students in grades PK-5. It is 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 from SchoolDigger.

Leonardtown Elementary consistently ranks among the top 25% of Maryland elementary schools, maintaining a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for most years. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school outperformed the state and district averages in both Mathematics and English Language Arts proficiency across all grade levels, with particularly strong 4th grade performance in ELA. The school also has a relatively diverse student population, with 69.98% White, 14.08% African American, 6.21% Hispanic, and 3.52% Asian students, which is higher than many nearby schools. Additionally, Leonardtown Elementary ranks 2nd out of 23 Maryland elementary schools in terms of military-connected students, indicating a strong presence of students from military families.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Evergreen Elementary School and Chesapeake Charter School, Leonardtown Elementary generally outperforms them in academic metrics. However, the school may need to focus on addressing achievement gaps and ensuring equitable outcomes for all students, as its performance for certain subgroups, such as African American and low socioeconomic status students, is not as strong as its overall performance.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 22885 Duke St
       Leonardtown, MD  20650

(301) 475-0250

District: St. Mary's County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
196th of 859 Maryland Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,332 Help


Students who attend Leonardtown Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Leonardtown Middle
High:    Leonardtown High

Student/teacher ratio:  17.2 Help
Number of students:  483

Racial breakdown:

White:
70.0%
African American:
14.1%
Hispanic:
6.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  29.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Leonardtown Elementary ranks better than 77.2% of elementary schools in Maryland. It also ranks 5th 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 75.01. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a 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 (70%), African American (14.1%), Hispanic (6.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 29.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Leonardtown Elementary is 17.2. 16 elementary schools in the St. Mary's County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Leonardtown Elementary employs 27.9 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Leonardtown Elementary is $16,332. 15 elementary schools in the St. Mary's County Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Leonardtown 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 Leonardtown Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Leonardtown Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 25.36 645th 803 19.7%
2005 18.62 686th 805 14.8%
2006 18.75 685th 804 14.8%
2007 9.47 750th 818 8.3%
2008 65.04 321st 838 61.7%
2009 72.68 245th 850 71.2%
2010 66.49 316th 855 63.0%
2011 71.60 227th 853 73.4%
2012 74.48 191st 857 77.7%
2013 69.16 256th 847 69.8%
2014 70.39 286th 867 67.0%
2015 78.34 175th 859 79.6%
2016 78.74 183rd 845 78.3%
2017 81.41 162nd 847 80.9%
2018 85.49 111th 857 87.0%
2019 86.68 112th 853 86.9%
2021 67.40 194th 802 75.8%
2022 74.16 228th 862 73.5%
2023 83.42 134th 855 84.3%
2024 75.01 196th 859 77.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Leonardtown Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 33.31 387th 546 29.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Leonardtown Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 68.61 160th 796 79.9%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Leonardtown Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 83.96 2nd 23 91.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Leonardtown Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 60.14 215th 788 72.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Leonardtown Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 41.27 266th 504 47.2%
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Rank History for White students at Leonardtown Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 59.55 183rd 528 65.3%
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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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Data source: Maryland State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Leonardtown Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 471 58 7 4 0 n/a n/a 0 540
1990 443 56 7 2 0 n/a n/a 0 508
1991 448 72 10 2 2 n/a n/a 0 534
1992 474 81 8 4 1 n/a n/a 0 568
1993 437 85 8 6 2 n/a n/a 0 538
1994 361 69 7 5 0 n/a n/a 0 442
1995 354 79 8 3 2 n/a n/a 0 446
1996 354 79 8 3 2 n/a n/a 0 446
1997 372 83 13 2 1 n/a n/a 0 471
1998 424 84 16 6 2 n/a n/a 0 532
1999 421 84 17 7 1 n/a n/a 0 530
2000 431 86 15 5 4 n/a n/a 0 541
2001 443 85 16 8 3 n/a n/a 0 555
2002 516 63 16 7 4 n/a n/a 0 606
2003 516 63 16 7 4 n/a n/a 0 606
2004 418 67 13 3 2 n/a n/a 0 503
2005 455 66 18 11 4 n/a n/a 0 554
2006 454 66 21 11 3 n/a n/a 0 555
2007 442 66 25 12 4 n/a n/a 0 549
2008 442 81 24 14 3 n/a n/a 0 564
2009 457 83 22 18 7 n/a n/a 0 587
2010 411 120 26 52 4 n/a n/a 0 613
2011 518 68 24 35 5 2 37 0 689
2012 529 68 25 38 3 3 34 0 700
2013 586 69 21 43 4 3 32 0 758
2014 604 62 20 41 1 2 37 0 767
2015 602 78 20 46 3 2 38 0 789
2016 363 65 8 25 1 1 29 0 492
2017 361 72 10 20 0 1 37 0 501
2018 340 64 16 25 1 0 27 0 473
2019 340 65 9 23 0 0 28 0 465
2020 358 73 8 21 0 0 34 0 494
2021 310 63 12 24 0 0 27 0 436
2022 338 59 15 28 0 0 34 0 474
2023 338 68 17 30 0 1 29 0 483

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 Leonardtown Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 540 25.0 21.6 n/a
1990 508 28.0 18.1 12.4
1991 534 28.4 18.8 12.5
1992 568 30.4 18.6 15
1993 538 31.1 17.3 15.8
1994 442 23.8 18.6 17.2
1995 446 23.1 19.3 21.5
1996 446 23.1 19.3 21.5
1997 471 24.2 19.5 25.1
1998 532 25.5 20.9 19.9
1999 530 25.5 20.8 22.3
2000 541 28.5 19.0 21.3
2001 555 28.9 19.2 18
2002 606 31.5 19.2 17.7
2003 606 31.5 19.2 17.7
2004 503 27.9 18.0 18.9
2005 554 28.0 19.8 18.2
2006 555 31.0 17.9 18.2
2007 549 32.5 16.9 17.7
2008 564 32.4 17.4 21.1
2009 587 34.6 17.0 19.3
2010 613 35.8 17.0 21.4
2011 689 37.2 18.5 21.2
2012 700 38.9 17.9 21.3
2013 758 42.4 17.8 21.8
2014 767 42.4 18.0 22.4
2015 789 42.0 18.7 22.7
2016 492 28.0 17.5 28.9
2017 501 27.8 18.0 25.9
2018 473 28.9 16.3 25.6
2019 465 28.1 16.5 27.7
2020 494 27.0 18.2 27.9
2021 436 26.9 16.1 25.9
2022 474 25.9 18.2 21.9
2023 483 27.9 17.2 29.4

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 Leonardtown Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 540 25.0 21.6 n/a
1990 508 28.0 18.1 12.4
1991 534 28.4 18.8 12.5
1992 568 30.4 18.6 15
1993 538 31.1 17.3 15.8
1994 442 23.8 18.6 17.2
1995 446 23.1 19.3 21.5
1996 446 23.1 19.3 21.5
1997 471 24.2 19.5 25.1
1998 532 25.5 20.9 19.9
1999 530 25.5 20.8 22.3
2000 541 28.5 19.0 21.3
2001 555 28.9 19.2 18
2002 606 31.5 19.2 17.7
2003 606 31.5 19.2 17.7
2004 503 27.9 18.0 18.9
2005 554 28.0 19.8 18.2
2006 555 31.0 17.9 18.2
2007 549 32.5 16.9 17.7
2008 564 32.4 17.4 21.1
2009 587 34.6 17.0 19.3
2010 613 35.8 17.0 21.4
2011 689 37.2 18.5 21.2
2012 700 38.9 17.9 21.3
2013 758 42.4 17.8 21.8
2014 767 42.4 18.0 22.4
2015 789 42.0 18.7 22.7
2016 492 28.0 17.5 28.9
2017 501 27.8 18.0 25.9
2018 473 28.9 16.3 25.6
2019 465 28.1 16.5 27.7
2020 494 27.0 18.2 27.9
2021 436 26.9 16.1 25.9
2022 474 25.9 18.2 21.9
2023 483 27.9 17.2 29.4

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Leonardtown Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $300 (2.3%) $12,902 (97.7%) $13,201
2020 $822 (6.5%) $11,735 (93.5%) $12,557
2021 $1,109 (8.2%) $12,385 (91.8%) $13,494
2022 $1,508 (10.5%) $12,795 (89.5%) $14,303
2023 $1,727 (10.6%) $14,606 (89.4%) $16,332

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Leonardtown Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 112th of 853 Elementary schoolsRanks 134th of 855 Elementary schools
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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students465483
 3.9%
African American6568
 4.6%
American Indian00
Asian917
 88.9%
Hispanic2330
 30.4%
Pacific Islander01
White340338
 0.6%
Two or More Races2829
 3.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients27.7%29.4%
 1.7%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Leonardtown Elementary

Leonardtown Elementary ranks 196th of 859 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Leonardtown Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Leonardtown Middle
High : Leonardtown High

Students at Leonardtown Elementary are 70% White, 14% African American, 6% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 483 students attended Leonardtown Elementary.


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