Charles H. Chipman Elementary School serves 303 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 303 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- 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 303 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
303 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Campus Size
50
School Motto
Truth and Honor
School Mascot
Wild Boars
School Rankings
The diversity score of Charles H. Chipman Elementary School is 0.48, 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
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
12%
23%
Black
70%
33%
White
11%
32%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Charles H. Chipman Elementary School often compared to?
Charles H. Chipman Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Glen Avenue School, Beaver Run School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Charles H. Chipman Elementary School?
303 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, 12% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 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 12:1, 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
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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