Hurlock Elementary School

Located at 301 Charles St., in Hurlock, Maryland, Hurlock Elementary School is a low-enrollment primary school that enrolls 391 students (grades pre-K through 5), part of Dorchester County Public Schools.

Across the 11 schools in Dorchester County Public Schools (4,586 students total), Hurlock Elementary School accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

In terms of who attends, Hurlock Elementary School logs that the most-represented group is White (38%), with the rest of the student body spread across multiple groups. The remainder is composed of 37% Black, 12% Hispanic, 12% multiracial. The wider county runs roughly 62% White, putting the school's mix noticeably less White than the area baseline.

On the resource side, The school currently runs with 29 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 13.5:1. That tracks the state average closely. An estimated 75% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment.

After controlling for student poverty, Hurlock Elementary School tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 29.6% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 37.6%.

Around the school, community-level numbers for Dorchester County indicate median household income runs about $61,839, roughly 19% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate sits near 10%. Across Dorchester County's 13 public schools (combined enrollment of about 4,586 students), Hurlock Elementary School is one campus in the mix.

The closest other public school is North Dorchester High School, roughly 3.0 miles away. Within five miles, there are 3 other public schools. Among the 8 schools in that immediate cluster with test data (this one included), Hurlock Elementary School ranks 6th on composite proficiency, beneath the local average of 47.1%.

Geographically, the school is in a rural area.

Five-year trend. Over the past 7-year window, the student count edged down 6%: 414 students in 2018 compared to 391 in 2025. Over the same period, the White share edged down from 44% to 38%. Class-load math has grew: from 10.8:1 in 2018 to 13.5:1 in 2025.

On allk12, members of the Hurlock Elementary School community share and discuss pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.