Serving 547 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 547 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary School's student population of 547 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
547 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#281 out of 1347 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
5%
22%
Black
8%
33%
White
74%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary School's ranking?
Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary School is ranked #281 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary School often compared to?
Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Leonardtown Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary School?
547 students attend Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary School?
Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary School offer ?
Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary School part of?
Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary School is part of St. Mary's County School District.
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