At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 512
391
Total Enrollment
State avg: 54%
75%+21.4pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
13.5:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
Hurlock Elementary School is a public elementary serving grades -1–5 in Hurlock, Maryland. The school enrolls 391 students. It is part of the Dorchester County Public Schools district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Maryland state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
13.5:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
75% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–5
DistrictDorchester County Public Schools
County24019
CityHurlock
ZIP21643
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID240030000614
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment391
White38.1%
Hispanic / Latino12.3%
Black / African American37.1%
Asian0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
Two or More Races11.5%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
38.1%
Hispanic
12.3%
Black
37.1%
Asian
0.8%
Two+
11.5%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.