Serving 509 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Leonardtown Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 509 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Leonardtown Elementary serves the southwest part of its school district in Leonardtown, MD, covering an area of approximately 65.3 square miles. Parents can expect a typical drive to the school of 10-12 minutes, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the zone being 3.6 miles, and the furthest edge located 10.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Leonardtown Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Leonardtown Elementary School's student population of 509 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
509 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Year Founded
1954
School Calendar
Campus Size
17 acres
School Motto
Leonardtown Elementary operates with Passion, Purpose, and Pride.
School Rankings
Leonardtown Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Leonardtown Elementary School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#289 out of 1338 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
7%
24%
Black
13%
32%
White
66%
31%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.1%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Leonardtown Elementary School's ranking?
Leonardtown Elementary School is ranked #289 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Leonardtown Elementary School often compared to?
Leonardtown Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary School, Evergreen Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Leonardtown Elementary School?
509 students attend Leonardtown Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Leonardtown Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Leonardtown Elementary School?
Leonardtown Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Leonardtown Elementary School offer ?
Leonardtown Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Leonardtown Elementary School part of?
Leonardtown Elementary School is part of St. Mary's County School District.
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