Very Good
#496 of 1,363 schools in MD
Top 36% in state
Based on limited data
Charles H. Chipman Elementary
Elementary School · Wicomico County Public Schools · Salisbury, MD
A Wicomico County Public Schools elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 1st.
711 Lake St, Salisbury, MD 21801
- 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 12 schools in Salisbury.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
74.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Charles H. Chipman Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 45Car-Dependent
- Transit 19Minimal Transit
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,969/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Salisbury), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$67,140
Median home value
$286,800
Median rent
$1,058/mo
College educated
33.6%
Homeownership
56.6%
Poverty rate
16%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21801; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West SalisburyEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–2 | 1.0 mi | 389 | Compare → |
| Pemberton ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 503 | Compare → |
| Prince Street SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–5 | 1.6 mi | 878 | Compare → |
| Pinehurst ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK–5 | 1.8 mi | 542 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Wicomico County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 25
- Rank in district
- #9 of 25
- District spending per student
- $18,486NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Charles H. Chipman Elementary is listed in Wicomico County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Charles H. Chipman Elementary
Charles H. Chipman Elementary is a public elementary school in Salisbury, MD, part of Wicomico County Public Schools, serving approximately 303 students in grades Pre-K-1st with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #496 of 1,363 schools in MD.
Based on limited data: 44% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Charles H. Chipman Elementary
What grades does Charles H. Chipman Elementary serve?
Charles H. Chipman Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 1st.
How many students attend Charles H. Chipman Elementary?
Charles H. Chipman Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 303 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Charles H. Chipman Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Charles H. Chipman Elementary is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Charles H. Chipman Elementary rank in MD?
Charles H. Chipman Elementary ranks #496 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Charles H. Chipman Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Charles H. Chipman Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Charles H. Chipman Elementary a charter school?
No, Charles H. Chipman Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Charles H. Chipman Elementary a Title I school?
No, Charles H. Chipman Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Charles H. Chipman Elementary?
74.3% of students at Charles H. Chipman Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 1st
- Enrollment
- 303
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Wicomico County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.5%
- Phone
- (410) 677-5814
- Area population (ZIP 21801)
- 30,063
- Area average commute
- 22.6 min
- Area median age
- 37.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 21801; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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