Serving 479 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lettie Marshall Dent Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 479 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lettie Marshall Dent Elementary serves the northwest part of Mechanicsville, MD, covering an area of approximately 25.5 square miles. Families in this zone can typically reach the school within 10 to 12 minutes, with the furthest edge being about 7.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lettie Marshall Dent Elementary School's student population of 479 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
479 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lettie Marshall Dent Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lettie Marshall Dent Elementary School is 0.35, 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
#493 out of 1338 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
6%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
80%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.2%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lettie Marshall Dent Elementary School's ranking?
Lettie Marshall Dent Elementary School is ranked #493 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Lettie Marshall Dent Elementary School often compared to?
Lettie Marshall Dent Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mechanicsville Elementary School, White Marsh Elementary School, Dynard Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Lettie Marshall Dent Elementary School?
479 students attend Lettie Marshall Dent Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Lettie Marshall Dent Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lettie Marshall Dent Elementary School?
Lettie Marshall Dent Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lettie Marshall Dent Elementary School offer ?
Lettie Marshall Dent Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Lettie Marshall Dent Elementary School part of?
Lettie Marshall Dent Elementary School is part of St. Mary's County School District.
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