Enrollment
303
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Salisbury, MD
Charles H. Chipman Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Charles H. Chipman Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240069001315
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Charles H. Chipman Elementary earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Maryland schools.
- #3 of 6
- schools in Salisbury · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.2:1
- small classes for Maryland
- 65.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Charles H. Chipman Elementary has class sizes smaller than 87% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Charles H. Chipman Elementary ranks #3 of 6 schools in Salisbury, MD.
School address
District: Wicomico County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240069001315 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.2:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
-23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
65.2%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
+33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Charles H. Chipman Elementary compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at Charles H. Chipman Elementary
Charles H. Chipman Elementary is a higher-need, small combined-grade school in Salisbury, Maryland, enrolling 303 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 11.2:1, Charles H. Chipman Elementary is leaner than roughly 87% of Maryland schools and 23% under the state's 14.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 65.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 303 puts it in the smaller third of Maryland schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,382 scored Maryland schools.
Among 158 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Maryland schools statewide, it ranks #139, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (68%) and White (13%) (diversity index 50/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Salisbury's public schools, it stands alongside Prince Street School (976 students): Charles H. Chipman Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.2:1 vs 17.4:1).
Wicomico County Public Schools also operates James M. Bennett High (1,474 students) and Wicomico High (1,304 students) alongside Charles H. Chipman Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Charles H. Chipman Elementary compares
Charles H. Chipman Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.2:1 | ▼ 23% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.2% | ▲ 33% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 303 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
303
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
65.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% above the Maryland average of 49.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 13% in Maryland - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
33.7%
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
$17,780
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $20,446
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 68.3%
White 12.9%
Hispanic or Latino 10.6%
Two or More 7.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 68.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.0, Charles H. Chipman Elementary is less mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wicomico County Public Schools, which includes Charles H. Chipman Elementary.
$17,780
Per student
-13%
vs Maryland
Avg $20,446
+7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.7%
State 66.2%
Federal 14.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Charles H. Chipman Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| James M. Bennett High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wicomico High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkside High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Prince Street School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bennett Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Charles H. Chipman Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,474
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,304
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,272
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 976
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 963
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in Salisbury
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Prince Street School
Standard public school
976 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Beaver Run School
Standard public school
741 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Pinehurst Elementary
Standard public school
564 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Pemberton Elementary
Standard public school
506 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
West Salisbury
Standard public school
409 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Maryland, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~303 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Charles H. Chipman Elementary
How many students attend Charles H. Chipman Elementary?
Charles H. Chipman Elementary has 303 students enrolled. It is a public school in Salisbury, MD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Charles H. Chipman Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Charles H. Chipman Elementary is 11.2:1, which is 23% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 29% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Charles H. Chipman Elementary?
65.2% of students at Charles H. Chipman Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Charles H. Chipman Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Charles H. Chipman Elementary is African American at 68.3% of enrollment, in Salisbury, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Charles H. Chipman Elementary?
Charles H. Chipman Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Charles H. Chipman Elementary rank among schools in Salisbury?
By Resource Investment Index, Charles H. Chipman Elementary ranks #3 of 6 schools in Salisbury, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Salisbury on the city page.
Is Charles H. Chipman Elementary a good school?
Charles H. Chipman Elementary earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Maryland schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Wicomico County Public Schools?
Besides Charles H. Chipman Elementary, Wicomico County Public Schools also operates James M. Bennett High (1,474 students), Wicomico High (1,304 students), and Parkside High (1,272 students). See the Wicomico County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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