Dynard Elementary

Dynard Elementary is an elementary school in Chaptico, Maryland, according to federal school records. It reported 422 students in pre-K through 5 in 2024-25.

The 26 schools in St. Mary's County Public Schools enroll 16,905 students altogether, Dynard Elementary among them.

Federal enrollment data show Dynard Elementary is 77% White. Other groups make up 9% Black, 9% multiracial, and 5% Hispanic. A diversity index of 39% means there is a 39% chance two randomly chosen students at Dynard Elementary are from different groups.

Dynard Elementary has a student-to-teacher ratio of 17.3:1, with 24.4 full-time-equivalent teachers. The average for elementary schools in Maryland, 13.8:1, is lower. A common income measure, free or reduced-price lunch eligibility, is 40% at Dynard Elementary. That is in line with the 41% average for public schools in St. Mary's County.

The school's average proficiency rate across its state test results is 50.3%. For its free or reduced-price lunch share, the predicted value is 50.8%.

The school's county is St. Mary's County. According to Census Bureau estimates, median household income comes to about $119,446, 37% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 6% of residents live below the federal poverty line. St. Mary's County's 28 public schools enroll about 16,905 students and include Dynard Elementary.

Measured in a straight line, Chopticon High is about 4.3 miles from Dynard Elementary. The five-mile area around Dynard Elementary holds 2 other public schools. The school's 50.3% average proficiency ranks 4th among 9 nearby schools.

Dynard Elementary falls in the Rural: Distant locale category, used for schools in rural territory some distance from an urban area.

Compared with 2020-21, when it had 421 students, enrollment in 2024-25 was about the same at 422.

The allk12 page for Dynard Elementary lets the school community talk about athletics, class schedules, and weather closures. You can also rate the school on this page.