Preston Elementary School

Elementary No virtual instruction Preston, MD Grades PK–05 Rural: Distant N SchoolScore™ B (73.6)
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Preston Elementary School
Preston, MD 21655
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades PK–05 SchoolScore™ B (73.6)
381
Students
28.0
Teachers
13.6:1
Student:Teacher
(410)479-2897
Phone
http://www.prestones.org/o/pes
Website

Preston Elementary School is a public school administered by the Caroline County Public Schools district in Preston, MARYLAND, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades PK–05.

Key statistics: 381 students enrolled; a 13.6:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Rural: Distant by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Maryland Elementary School Average
Enrollment
381.0
State avg: 486.0
▼ 22% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
13.61:1
State avg: 13.9:1
▼ 2% better
Free Lunch %
60.1%
State avg: 55.2%
▲ 9% worse
School Details
School Name
Preston Elementary School
NCESSCH ID
240018000524
State School ID
MD-05-050401
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
225 Main St
City
Preston
State
Maryland
ZIP Code
21655
County
Caroline County
Metro Area
N
Metro Type
–
Locale
Rural: Distant
Cong. District
2401
State Leg. Upper
24037
State Leg. Lower
2437B
Latitude
38.7109
Longitude
-75.9053
Grades Offered
Pre-K Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
👥
381
Total Students
👩‍🏫
28.0
Teachers FTE
📐
13.6:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
28.0
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)28.0
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 229 60.1%
Not Applicable 220 57.7%
District Info
District Name
Caroline County Public Schools
LEAID
2400180
State LEA ID
MD-05
Phone
(410)479-1460
Website
http://www.carolineschools.org
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Denton
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$115,146K
Federal Revenue
$14,952K
State Revenue
$76,241K
Local Revenue
$23,953K
Total Expenditure
$105,769K
Instruction Exp.
$57,778K
Support Services
$35,950K
Other Current Exp.
$4,791K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Preston Elementary School

1
Colonel Richardson High School
Federalsburg · High
5.1 mi
2
Colonel Richardson Middle School
Federalsburg · Middle
5.2 mi
3
Hurlock Elementary School
Hurlock · Elementary
6 mi
4
Federalsburg Elementary School
Federalsburg · Elementary
6.9 mi
5
Warwick Elementary School
Secretary · Elementary
7.3 mi
6
North Dorchester High School
Hurlock · High
8.7 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Preston Elementary School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Preston Elementary School?
381 students are enrolled at Preston Elementary School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Preston Elementary School have?
Preston Elementary School has 28.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.6:1.
What grades does Preston Elementary School serve?
Preston Elementary School serves grades PK through 05.
Is Preston Elementary School a charter school?
Preston Elementary School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Preston Elementary School located in?
Preston Elementary School is located in the N metropolitan area.
What school district does Preston Elementary School belong to?
Preston Elementary School is part of the Caroline County Public Schools school district.
How much does Caroline County Public Schools spend per student?
The Caroline County Public Schools district spends approximately $277,608,924 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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