At a glance
Reported students
539
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
38
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Maryland elementary enrollment
66th percentile
Compared with 887 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
479
Chesapeake Charter School: 539 reported students.
State peer staffing position
56th percentile
14.2:1 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
- 496
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.7:1
What the reported data says about Chesapeake Charter School
Chesapeake Charter School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–08 in Lexington Park. It is one of 27 current school records connected to St. Mary's County Public Schools. NCES reports 539 students for 2024–25.
Among 887 elementary schools in Maryland with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 472 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 66th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.2:1, close to 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 (60.5%) and Black (16.5%). English learners represent 0.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.7%. 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 Chesapeake Charter School
- 1How do the reported 14.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 38 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.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 26.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White60.5%
- Hispanic6.1%
- Black16.5%
- Asian3.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial12.8%
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.
Other schools in St. Mary's County Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Benjamin Banneker Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
543 reported students
Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
516 reported students
Leonardtown Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
509 reported students
Park Hall Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
569 reported students
Lettie Marshall Dent Elem
Elementary · Grades PK–05
479 reported students
Green Holly Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
478 reported students
Public schools near Chesapeake Charter School
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Washington Carver Elementary Elementary · St. Mary's County Public Schools | PK–05 | 460 | 0.8 mi |
| Lexington Park Elementary Elementary · St. Mary's County Public Schools | PK–05 | 383 | 2.2 mi |
| Greenview Knolls Elementary Elementary · St. Mary's County Public Schools | PK–05 | 294 | 2.6 mi |
| Park Hall Elementary Elementary · St. Mary's County Public Schools | PK–05 | 569 | 2.6 mi |
| Green Holly Elementary School Elementary · St. Mary's County Public Schools | PK–05 | 478 | 3.6 mi |
| Town Creek Elementary Elementary · St. Mary's County Public Schools | PK–05 | 220 | 4.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Chesapeake Charter School
What grades does Chesapeake Charter School serve?
Chesapeake Charter School reports grades KG–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in St. Mary's County Public Schools.
How many students attend Chesapeake Charter School?
Chesapeake Charter School reported 539 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 66th percentile among 887 Maryland elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 496 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Chesapeake Charter School?
The calculated ratio is 14.2:1, based on 539 students and 38 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 Chesapeake Charter School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Chesapeake Charter School is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Chesapeake Charter School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
26.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Chesapeake Charter School in?
Chesapeake Charter School is part of St. Mary's County Public Schools, based in Leonardtown, MD, which operates 27 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Chesapeake Charter School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include George Washington Carver Elementary (0.8 mi), Lexington Park Elementary (2.2 mi), Greenview Knolls Elementary (2.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.