At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 512
502
Total Enrollment
State avg: 54%
24%-29.7pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
16.0:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
Beach Elementary is a public elementary serving grades -1–5 in Chesapeake Beach, Maryland. The school enrolls 502 students. It is part of the Calvert County Public Schools district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Maryland state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Serves a relatively affluent student body
24% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 54% state average)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–5
DistrictCalvert County Public Schools
County24009
CityChesapeake Beach
ZIP20732
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID240015000505
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment502
White61.0%
Hispanic / Latino7.8%
Black / African American15.5%
Asian1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races13.5%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
61.0%
Hispanic
7.8%
Black
15.5%
Asian
1.8%
Two+
13.5%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.