Charles H. Chipman Elementary School serves 296 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 296 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Charles H. Chipman Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Charles H. Chipman Elementary School's student population of 296 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
296 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Charles H. Chipman Elementary School is 0.49, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
13%
22%
Black
70%
33%
White
10%
33%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Charles H. Chipman Elementary School often compared to?
Charles H. Chipman Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Beaver Run School, Glen Avenue School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Charles H. Chipman Elementary School?
296 students attend Charles H. Chipman Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Charles H. Chipman Elementary School students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Charles H. Chipman Elementary School?
Charles H. Chipman Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Charles H. Chipman Elementary School offer ?
Charles H. Chipman Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Charles H. Chipman Elementary School part of?
Charles H. Chipman Elementary School is part of Wicomico County School District.
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