Patuxent Elementary School (Closed 2015)

35 Appeal Lane
Lusby, MD 20657
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Patuxent Elementary School serves 473 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 34% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
473 students
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MD)
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
7%
23%
Black
15%
33%
White
66%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.53
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Patuxent Elementary School?
473 students attend Patuxent Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Patuxent Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Patuxent Elementary School?
Patuxent Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Patuxent Elementary School offer ?
Patuxent Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Patuxent Elementary School part of?
Patuxent Elementary School is part of Calvert County Public Schools.

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