Preston Elementary School

Preston Elementary School is an intimate K-5 school in Preston, Maryland, operated by Caroline County Public Schools. The school instructs 381 students in grades pre-K through 5. Compared to the state average of about 481 students per school, that is 21% below typical.

Preston Elementary School is one of 9 schools operated by Caroline County Public Schools, a district that teaches 5,648 students overall.

For racial and ethnic makeup, Preston Elementary School lists that White students make up the majority at 71%. The remainder reads as 12% Hispanic, 8% Black, 7% multiracial. That composition is broadly in line with Caroline County as a whole.

Looking at school resources, The school reports having 28 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 13.6:1. The state averages about 13.8:1, putting this campus right in line with peers. An estimated 60% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator.

On a demographically-adjusted basis, Preston Elementary School tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 38.6% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 49.6%.

In the area at large, the surrounding county (Caroline County) reports that median household income runs about $68,457, 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 9%. In all, Caroline County runs 10 public schools (combined enrollment of about 5,648 students), of which Preston Elementary School is one.

Nearest neighbor: Colonel Richardson High School, around 5.1 miles off. 8 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a ten-mile radius, suggesting a relatively low-density school footprint. Ranking that nearby cluster on reported proficiency puts Preston Elementary School at 2nd of 8; the average score across the group is 40.9%.

Preston Elementary School operates from a low-density location.

Looking at the recent track record. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Preston Elementary School has ticked down 4%, going from 395 students in 2018 to 381 in 2025. The Hispanic share of enrollment edged up from 7% to 12% over that span. The student-to-teacher ratio fell from 14.6:1 in 2018 to 13.6:1 today.

In the discussion threads here, the feed for Preston Elementary School typically covers pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. The community welcomes input from current and former families.