What grades does Lettie Marshall Dent Elem serve?

As a Primary school, Lettie Marshall Dent Elem serves students in Mechanicsville, MD. The school is administered by the local school district.

Where is Lettie Marshall Dent Elem located?

You can find Lettie Marshall Dent Elem in Mechanicsville, MD.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lettie Marshall Dent Elem?

At Lettie Marshall Dent Elem, there are approximately 17 students for every teacher.

What schools are in Mechanicsville, MD?

Lettie Marshall Dent Elem is among the schools serving Mechanicsville, MD. The school is part of the local school system.

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Lettie Marshall Dent Elem — School Calendar 2026-27

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

Mechanicsville, MD 20659

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Sep

Wed

Two-hour early dismissalhalf_dayDistrict-wide

Sep

Fri

Student holidayHolidayDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Oct

Mon

Student holidayHolidayDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Oct

Wed

Two-hour early dismissalhalf_dayDistrict-wide

Nov

Tue

Election DayHolidayDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Nov

Wed

Veterans DayHolidayDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

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School Profile

Grades

PK–5

Enrollment

477

Student:Teacher

17:1

Locale

Rural

District

St. Mary's County Public Schools

Econ. Disadvantaged

36.5%

Phone

(301)472-4500

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

22%

32th percentile in MD

Math Proficiency

20%

59th percentile in MD

Chronic Absenteeism

13.4%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

11 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14.3:1

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

523

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

33.4

100% fully certified

Counselors

Psychologists

0.25

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)

479

Current enrollment

Declining(-18% 5yr)

Coming Up

Wed, Sep 16, 2026

Two-hour early dismissal

half_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

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in St. Mary's County Public Schools. Lettie Marshall Dent Elem follows the district calendar.

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