At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 512
541
Total Enrollment
State avg: 54%
47%-6.7pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
13.6:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
Dowell Elementary is a public elementary serving grades -1–5 in Lusby, Maryland. The school enrolls 541 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
Smaller-than-average class sizes
13.6:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–5
DistrictCalvert County Public Schools
County24009
CityLusby
ZIP20657
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID240015001102
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment541
White68.9%
Hispanic / Latino6.8%
Black / African American9.8%
Asian1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
Two or More Races12.2%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
68.9%
Hispanic
6.8%
Black
9.8%
Asian
1.7%
Two+
12.2%
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.