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Dowell Elementary School

12680 H G Trueman Rd
Lusby, MD 20657
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Top 50%
Serving 589 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Dowell Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 589 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : Top 50% in MD
  • : 31% (Top 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

School Overview

Dowell Elementary School's student population of 589 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
589 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
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School Rankings

Dowell Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dowell Elementary School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MD)
#629 out of 1347 schools
(Top 50%)
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31%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Dowell Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
38%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Dowell Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Dowell Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
3%
7%
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Hispanic
7%
23%
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Black
9%
33%
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White
69%
32%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Maryland.
0.50
This chart displays the diversity score of Dowell Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
44%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Dowell Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dowell Elementary School's ranking?
Dowell Elementary School is ranked #629 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Dowell Elementary School often compared to?
Dowell Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Patuxent Appeal Elementary Campus by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Dowell Elementary School?
589 students attend Dowell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Dowell Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dowell Elementary School?
Dowell Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dowell Elementary School offer ?
Dowell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Dowell Elementary School part of?
Dowell Elementary School is part of Calvert County School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 589 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 31% (Top 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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