Charles H. Chipman Elementary School

711 Lake St
Salisbury, MD 21801
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 252 students in grades Prekindergarten-1, 
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 252 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 87%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Charles H. Chipman Elementary School's student population of 252 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
252 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Charles H. Chipman Elementary School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MD)
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
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Hispanic
12%
21%
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Black
67%
33%
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White
13%
34%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.52
This chart display the diversity score of Charles H. Chipman Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
38%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
5%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Charles H. Chipman Elementary School often compared to?
Charles H. Chipman Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Glen Avenue School, Beaver Run School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Charles H. Chipman Elementary School?
252 students attend Charles H. Chipman Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Charles H. Chipman Elementary School students are Black, 13% of students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Charles H. Chipman Elementary School?
Charles H. Chipman Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Charles H. Chipman Elementary School offer ?
Charles H. Chipman Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Charles H. Chipman Elementary School part of?
Charles H. Chipman Elementary School is part of Wicomico County Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 252 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 87%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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