What grades does Chesapeake Charter School serve?

As a Primary school, Chesapeake Charter School serves students in Lexington Park, MD. The school is administered by the local school district.

Where is Chesapeake Charter School located?

You can find Chesapeake Charter School in Lexington Park, MD.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Chesapeake Charter School?

At Chesapeake Charter School, there are approximately 13.8 students for every teacher.

Is Chesapeake Charter School a charter school?

Chesapeake Charter School is a charter school in Lexington Park, MD. As a charter, it operates with a performance contract that allows flexibility in how it educates students.

What schools are in Lexington Park, MD?

Chesapeake Charter School is among the schools serving Lexington Park, MD. The school is part of the local school system.

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Chesapeake Charter School — School Calendar 2026-27

Primary|Lexington Park, Maryland|St. Mary's County Public Schools

Lexington Park, MD 20653

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Mon

Labor DayHoliday

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Sep

Wed

Two-hour early dismissalhalf_day

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Fri

Student HolidayStaff Day

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School Profile

Grades

K–8

Enrollment

540

Student:Teacher

13.8:1

Locale

Suburban

District

St. Mary's County Public Schools

Econ. Disadvantaged

21.7%

Phone

(301)863-9585

Charter School

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

53%

80th percentile in MD

Math Proficiency

33%

76th percentile in MD

Chronic Absenteeism

5.8%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

52 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 13.8:1

Near average in MD

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

1:1 Devices

Student devices available

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

496

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

100% fully certified

Counselors

Social Workers

Nurses

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$17,088

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$9,718

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$18,945

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 11%State 45%Local 43%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Community Need Level

Moderate

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

12.5%

Below 150% poverty line

3.7%

Unemployment rate

4.0%

Uninsured residents

8.1%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

2,162

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

2,036

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

741 (36%)

Other Health Impairment

420 (21%)

Autism

319 (16%)

Speech/Language Impairment

170 (8%)

Emotional Disturbance

116 (6%)

Intellectual Disability

97 (5%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

539

Current enrollment

Growing(+18% 5yr)

Coming Up

Wed, Aug 26, 2026

First Day of School

Event

Mon, Sep 7, 2026

Labor Day

Holiday

Wed, Sep 16, 2026

Two-hour early dismissal

half_day

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Date	Event	Type	Level
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day	Holiday	—
Wed, Sep 16, 2026	Two-hour early dismissal	half_day	—
Fri, Sep 25, 2026	Student Holiday	Staff Day	—
Fri, Sep 25, 2026	Student holiday No School - St. Mary's County Public Schools	Holiday	—
Mon, Oct 12, 2026	Student holiday No School - St. Mary's County Public Schools	Holiday	—
Mon, Oct 12, 2026	Student Holiday	Staff Day	—
Wed, Oct 28, 2026	Two-hour early dismissal	half_day	—
Tue, Nov 3, 2026	Election Day	Holiday	—
Wed, Nov 11, 2026	Veterans Day	Holiday	—
Wed, Nov 18, 2026	Two-hour early dismissal	half_day	—
Wed, Nov 25, 2026	Thanksgiving Break	Break	—
Wed, Dec 16, 2026	Two-hour early dismissal	half_day	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Winter Break	Break	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Martin Luther King Jr. Day	Holiday	—
Wed, Jan 20, 2027	Two-hour early dismissal	half_day	—
Fri, Jan 29, 2027	Student holiday Possible make-up day	Staff Day	—
Fri, Jan 29, 2027	Student holiday; possible make-up day No School - St. Mary's County Public Schools	Holiday	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Presidents' Day; possible make-up day No School - St. Mary's County Public Schools	Event	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Presidents' Day Possible make-up day	Holiday	—
Wed, Feb 17, 2027	Two-hour early dismissal	half_day	—
Wed, Mar 10, 2027	Two-hour early dismissal	half_day	—
Mon, Mar 22, 2027	Spring Break	Break	—
Wed, Apr 7, 2027	Two-hour early dismissal	half_day	—
Wed, May 26, 2027	Two-hour early dismissal	half_day	—
Mon, May 31, 2027	Memorial Day	Holiday	—
Tue, Jun 15, 2027	Last day for prekindergarten Two-hour early dismissal	Event	—
Wed, Jun 16, 2027	Last Day of School	Event	—