- Enrollment
- 1,478
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lusby, MD
Dowell Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Dowell Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240015001102
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dowell Elementary earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Lusby · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 34.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Dowell Elementary has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dowell Elementary ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Lusby, MD.
School address
District: Calvert County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240015001102 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Dowell Elementary held near 589 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 39.3 → 39.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 240015001102 · Lusby, MD Other · MID · TRAD
541 enr · 13.9:1 · 34.7% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Northern High (1,478 students)
Dowell Elementary held near 589 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 39.3 → 39.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Dowell Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northern High
Northern High
1,478 students
- Huntingtown Hi
Huntingtown High School
1,311 students
- Calvert High
Calvert High
1,080 students
- Patuxent High
Patuxent High
928 students
- Northern Middl
Northern Middle
745 students
- This school 541
Dowell Elementary
541 students
What this shows Dowell Elementary reports 541 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dowell Elementary compares
Dowell 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 | 13.9:1 | ▼ 4% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.7% | ▼ 29% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 541 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
541
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% below the Maryland average of 49.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 42% in Maryland - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
38.6%
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
$14,606
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $18,753
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 541 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.9%
Two or More 12.2%
African American 9.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 68.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.6, Dowell Elementary is less mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Calvert County Public Schools reports $14,606 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dowell Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Huntingtown High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Calvert High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Patuxent High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northern Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dowell Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,311
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,080
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 928
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 745
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar other schools in Lusby
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 (~541 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dowell Elementary
How many students attend Dowell Elementary?
Dowell Elementary has 541 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lusby, MD. CCD year-over-year: 585 (2022-23) → 589 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dowell Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Dowell Elementary is 13.9:1, which is 4% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 11% 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 Dowell Elementary?
34.7% of students at Dowell Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dowell Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Dowell Elementary is White at 68.9% of enrollment, in Lusby, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dowell Elementary?
Dowell Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Dowell Elementary rank among public schools in Lusby?
By Resource Investment Index, Dowell Elementary ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Lusby, 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 Lusby on the city page.
What other schools are in Calvert County Public Schools?
Besides Dowell Elementary, Calvert County Public Schools also operates Northern High (1,478 students), Huntingtown High School (1,311 students), and Calvert High (1,080 students). See the Calvert County Public Schools district page for the complete list.