- Enrollment
- 2,118
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Leonardtown, MD
Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240060001732
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Leonardtown · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 15.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Leonardtown, MD.
School address
District: St. Mary's County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240060001732 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary held near 537 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 34.5 → 34.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 240060001732 · Leonardtown, MD Other · MID · TRAD
516 enr · 15.2:1 · 15.0% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Leonardtown High (2,118 students)
Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary held near 537 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE held 34.5 → 34.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Leonardtown Hi
Leonardtown High
2,118 students
- Great Mills Hi
Great Mills High
1,697 students
- Chopticon High
Chopticon High
1,526 students
- Leonardtown Mi
Leonardtown Middle
969 students
- Spring Ridge M
Spring Ridge Middle
913 students
- This school 516
Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary
516 students
What this shows Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary reports 516 students on the CCD universe file.
How Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary compares
Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.2:1 | ▲ 5% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.0% | ▼ 69% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 516 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
516
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% below the Maryland average of 49.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 60% in Maryland - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,088
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $18,753
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 516 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.1%
Two or More 9.1%
African American 8.9%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%
Asian 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 72.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.9, Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary is less mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for St. Mary's County Public Schools reports $17,088 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leonardtown High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Great Mills High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chopticon High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Leonardtown Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spring Ridge Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,697
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,526
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 969
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 913
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other schools in Leonardtown
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~516 students)
Frequently asked questions about Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary
How many students attend Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary?
Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary has 516 students enrolled. It is a public school in Leonardtown, MD. CCD year-over-year: 547 (2022-23) → 537 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary is 15.2:1, which is 5% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary?
15.0% of students at Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary is White at 72.1% of enrollment, in Leonardtown, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary?
Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary rank among public schools in Leonardtown?
By Resource Investment Index, Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Leonardtown, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in St. Mary's County Public Schools?
Besides Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary, St. Mary's County Public Schools also operates Leonardtown High (2,118 students), Great Mills High (1,697 students), and Chopticon High (1,526 students). See the St. Mary's County Public Schools district page for the complete list.