H. H. Garnett Elementary in Chestertown, MD

At a glance

Reported students

322

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

11.9:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

PK–05

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Maryland elementary enrollment

19th percentile

Compared with 887 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

322

H. H. Garnett Elementary: 322 reported students.

State peer staffing position

21st percentile

11.9:1 reported; state peer median 13.9:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 310
Teachers (FTE): 31.2
Student–teacher ratio: 9.9:1

What the reported data says about H. H. Garnett Elementary

H. H. Garnett Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Chestertown. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Kent County Public Schools. NCES reports 322 students for 2024–25.

Among 887 elementary schools in Maryland with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 472 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 19th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.9:1, below the Maryland median of 13.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (41.3%) and Black (29.5%). English learners represent 7.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking H. H. Garnett Elementary

1How do the reported 11.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 27 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 7.1%
Students with disabilities: 14.2%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 74.5%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 1
Nurses (FTE): 1
Psychologists (FTE): 0.2
Social workers (FTE): 1

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White41.3%
Hispanic14.6%
Black29.5%
Asian3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial11.5%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

Gifted and talented

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Galena Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–05

309 reported students

Rock Hall Elementary

Elementary · Grades PK–05

198 reported students

Kent County Middle School

Middle · Grades 06–08

354 reported students

Kent County High

High · Grades 09–12

511 reported students

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Public schools near H. H. Garnett Elementary

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Kent County Middle School Middle · Kent County Public Schools	06–08	354	0.6 mi
Kent County High High · Kent County Public Schools	09–12	511	5.1 mi
Church Hill Elementary School Elementary · Queen Anne's County Public Schools	PK–04	329	6.6 mi

Frequently asked questions about H. H. Garnett Elementary

What grades does H. H. Garnett Elementary serve?

H. H. Garnett Elementary reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Kent County Public Schools.

How many students attend H. H. Garnett Elementary?

H. H. Garnett Elementary reported 322 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 19th percentile among 887 Maryland elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 310 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at H. H. Garnett Elementary?

The calculated ratio is 11.9:1, based on 322 students and 27 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Maryland median for the same school level is 13.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is H. H. Garnett Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?

H. H. Garnett Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Kent County Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of H. H. Garnett Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

74.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is H. H. Garnett Elementary in?

H. H. Garnett Elementary is part of Kent County Public Schools, based in Rock Hall, MD, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near H. H. Garnett Elementary?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Kent County Middle School (0.6 mi), Kent County High (5.1 mi), Church Hill Elementary School (6.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.