Enrollment
539
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lexington Park, MD
Chesapeake Charter School
Federal NCES profile for Chesapeake Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 240060001639Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chesapeake Charter School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Lexington Park · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 19.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Chesapeake Charter School has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chesapeake Charter School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Lexington Park, MD.
School address
District: St. Mary's County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240060001639 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.4:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
19.5%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
-60% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Chesapeake Charter School compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at Chesapeake Charter School
Chesapeake Charter School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized charter elementary school in Lexington Park, Maryland, enrolling 539 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Maryland schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 19.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 539 students, its enrollment sits close to the Maryland median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,382 scored Maryland schools.
Among 246 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Maryland schools statewide, it ranks #196, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (61%) and African American (17%) (diversity index 59/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 539 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding St. Mary's County Public Schools spends $16,038 per pupil, 22% below the Maryland average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
St. Mary's County Public Schools also operates Leonardtown High (2,118 students) and Great Mills High (1,697 students) alongside Chesapeake Charter School.
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 Chesapeake Charter School compares
Chesapeake Charter School on the metrics families compare, against Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▲ 6% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.5% | ▼ 60% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 539 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
539
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
19.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% 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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 63% in Maryland - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,038
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $20,446
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 539 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 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
White 60.5%
African American 16.5%
Two or More 12.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%
Asian 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 60.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.5, Chesapeake Charter School is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for St. Mary's County Public Schools, which includes Chesapeake Charter School.
$16,038
Per student
-22%
vs Maryland
Avg $20,446
-3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.1%
State 41.2%
Federal 13.6%
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 Chesapeake Charter School 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 | Similar 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 Chesapeake Charter School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,118
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- 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 elementary 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 (~539 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Chesapeake Charter School
How many students attend Chesapeake Charter School?
Chesapeake Charter School has 539 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lexington Park, MD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chesapeake Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chesapeake Charter School is 15.4:1, which is 6% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chesapeake Charter School?
19.5% of students at Chesapeake Charter School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chesapeake Charter School?
The largest demographic group at Chesapeake Charter School is White at 60.5% of enrollment, in Lexington Park, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chesapeake Charter School?
Chesapeake Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Chesapeake Charter School rank among public schools in Lexington Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Chesapeake Charter School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Lexington Park, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Lexington Park on the city page.
Is Chesapeake Charter School a good school?
Chesapeake Charter School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median. 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 St. Mary's County Public Schools?
Besides Chesapeake Charter School, 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.
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