Village De L'est Elementary School serves 646 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 9% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
646 students
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
2%
23%
Black
4%
33%
White
91%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Village De L'est Elementary School?
646 students attend Village De L'est Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Village De L'est Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Village De L'est Elementary School?
Village De L'est Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Village De L'est Elementary School offer ?
Village De L'est Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Village De L'est Elementary School part of?
Village De L'est Elementary School is part of St. Mary's County Public Schools.
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