Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary

Elementary Supplemental Virtual Leonardtown, MD Grades PK–05 Town: Fringe Lexington Park, MD SchoolScore™ B (78.6)
  • 516 Students
  • 34.6 Teachers (FTE)
  • 14.9:1 Student:Teacher
  • PK–05 Grade Range
  • Open Status
  • (240)309-4658 Phone
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Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary
Leonardtown, MD 20650
Elementary Supplemental Virtual Grades PK–05 SchoolScore™ B (78.6)
516
Students
34.6
Teachers
14.9:1
Student:Teacher
(240)309-4658
Phone

Located in Leonardtown, MARYLAND (ZIP 20650), Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary is a Elementary school serving grades PK–05 in the St. Mary's County Public Schools district.

Key statistics: 516 students enrolled; a 14.9:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Town: Fringe 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
516.0
State avg: 486.0
▲ 6% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
14.91:1
State avg: 13.9:1
▲ 7% worse
Free Lunch %
19.8%
State avg: 55.2%
▼ 64% better
School Details
School Name
Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary
NCESSCH ID
240060001732
State School ID
MD-18-180308
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
Supplemental Virtual
NSLP Status
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
23595 Hayden Farm Lane
City
Leonardtown
State
Maryland
ZIP Code
20650
County
St. Mary's County
Metro Area
Lexington Park, MD
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Town: Fringe
Cong. District
2405
State Leg. Upper
24029
State Leg. Lower
2429A
Latitude
38.31434
Longitude
-76.6371
Grades Offered
Pre-K Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
👥
516
Total Students
👩‍🏫
34.6
Teachers FTE
📐
14.9:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
34.6
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)34.6
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 102 19.8%
Not Applicable 81 15.7%
District Info
District Name
St. Mary's County Public Schools
LEAID
2400600
State LEA ID
MD-18
Phone
(301)475-5511
Website
http://www.smcps.org
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Leonardtown
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$331,410K
Federal Revenue
$37,401K
State Revenue
$150,077K
Local Revenue
$143,932K
Total Expenditure
$323,141K
Instruction Exp.
$170,000K
Support Services
$120,300K
Other Current Exp.
$8,623K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary

1
Leonardtown Elementary
Leonardtown · Elementary
1.2 mi
2
Benjamin Banneker Elementary
Loveville · Elementary
2.4 mi
3
Leonardtown Middle
Leonardtown · Middle
3.1 mi
4
Dr. James A. Forrest Career and Technology Center
Leonardtown · High
3.3 mi
5
Leonardtown High
Leonardtown · High
3.4 mi
6
Evergreen Elementary School
California · Elementary
4.1 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary?
516 students are enrolled at Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary have?
Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary has 34.6 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.9:1.
What grades does Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary serve?
Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary serves grades PK through 05.
Is Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary a charter school?
Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary is not a charter school.
What metro area is Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary located in?
Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary is located in the Lexington Park, MD metropolitan area.
What school district does Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary belong to?
Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary is part of the St. Mary's County Public Schools school district.
How much does St. Mary's County Public Schools spend per student?
The St. Mary's County Public Schools district spends approximately $626,242,248 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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