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Elementary· 8 schools in district

White Marsh Elementary

4322 Lovers Ln, Trappe, MD 21673Talbot County Public Schools →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–05Non-Charter
288
Students
Total enrolled
$17,252
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 20% vs nat'l
12.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 18% vs nat'l
45/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 10% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Small public school
Serves 288 students in grades PK–05 in Trappe, Maryland.
20% above average funding
District spends $17,252 per pupil, 20% more than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 45th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

White Marsh Elementary is a mid-sized elementary in Trappe, Maryland, serving grades PK–05 with 288 students. The district invests $17,252 per student — 20% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 55% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at White Marsh Elementary

288
Total Students
12.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
55%
Free Lunch
23
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution143 male · 145 female
50%
50%
Male 50%Female 50%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility55%
National avg 52% · 159 students
Student Composition
64%
13%
13%
9%
Asian2%
White64%
Hispanic / Latino13%
Black13%
Multiracial9%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 240063001252

Academic Outcomes at White Marsh Elementary

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
45
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 45th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 57th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 21673

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$17,252Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$17,252
State avg
$28,238
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$7,591
Student Support$3,278
Administration$2,070
Operations$2,588
Other$1,725
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $17,252 spent per student, an estimated $7,643 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
27%
62%
State government
26.5%
Local (property tax)
62.0%
Federal programs
11.5%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $17,252/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Easton ElementaryChapel District ElementarySt. Michaels ElementaryTilghman Elementary
↓
Middle
Easton Middle
↓
High School
Easton HighSt. Michaels Middle/High School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 05
Location—
CountyTalbot County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictTalbot County Public Schools →
Phone: (410)476-3144
NCES ID: 240063001252
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Trappe seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Talbot County Public Schools
High
Easton High
1,203 students · 09–12
● 43 opp57% FRL
Elem
Easton Elementary
1,078 students · PK–05
● 43 opp76% FRL
Mid
Easton Middle
737 students · 06–08
● 43 opp62% FRL
High
St. Michaels Middle/High School
443 students · 06–12
● 43 opp45% FRL
Elem
Chapel District Elementary
347 students · PK–05
● 45 opp43% FRL
Elem
St. Michaels Elementary
333 students · PK–05
● 43 opp48% FRL
Elem
Tilghman Elementary
94 students · PK–05
● 38 opp59% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
4322 Lovers Ln, Trappe, MD 21673
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.