Dowell Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5

12680 Hg Trueman Rd, Lusby, MD

Calvert County Public Schools

541 Students

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
14:1

Math Proficiency
39%

Reading Proficiency
54%

Academics

B-

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

54%

Math Proficiency

39%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 14:1 Teachers 40	Full Time Teachers 40
Teachers in First or Second Year 3.6%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

529:1

Student Diversity

Female 52.5%	Male 47.5%
White 68.9%	Two or more races 12.2%
Black 9.8%	Hispanic 6.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander 1.7%	Native American <1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander <1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

1.0 parent

3/27/2026

The amount of bullying and racism in this school is absolutely disgusting. The kids are unruly, can't keep their hands to themselves, curse and uses racial slurs as if it's nothing wrong with it. When you report it the Principal downplay it as if it's harmless. The school celebrate every holiday, cu...

5.0 parent

11/14/2022

I had three students go through Dowell. One transferred in during his fifth grade year, the next during his third grade year and the youngest during her kindergarten year. The staff was incredibly welcoming and helpful. When they struggeled, the teachers helped me come up with solutions. The entire...

5.0 student

7/21/2009

4.0 parent

3/12/2007

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Dowell Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Lusby, MD, in the Solomons neighborhood, and is served by the Calvert County Public Schools in Maryland. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 541 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 39% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 54% are proficient in reading. Dowell Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $523,343. Discover additional schools in the area, like Patuxent High School, The King's Christian Academy, Leonard Hall Junior Naval Academy, and more. Learn more about what Lusby has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Dowell Elementary School.

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