Overview
South Dorchester School is a public elementary serving grades -1–8 in Church Creek, Maryland. The school enrolls 240 students. It is part of the Dorchester County Public Schools district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Maryland state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Intimate school community
240 students — small for a US elementary school
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
100% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–8
DistrictDorchester County Public Schools
County24019
CityChurch Creek
ZIP21622
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID240030000622
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment240
Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
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.
FRL %100%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)