C. Paul Barnhart Elementary School

4800 Lancaster Circle
Waldorf, MD 20603
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
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Top 50%
Serving 575 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, C. Paul Barnhart Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 575 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Top 50% in MD
  • : 34% (Top 50%)
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

C. Paul Barnhart Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

C. Paul Barnhart Elementary School's student population of 575 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
575 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

C. Paul Barnhart Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of C. Paul Barnhart Elementary School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MD)
#591 out of 1347 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of C. Paul Barnhart Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
34%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of C. Paul Barnhart Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
37%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of C. Paul Barnhart Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10-14%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of C. Paul Barnhart Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
3%
7%
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Hispanic
14%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in C. Paul Barnhart Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
74%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in C. Paul Barnhart Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
3%
33%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in C. Paul Barnhart Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Maryland.
0.43
This chart displays the diversity score of C. Paul Barnhart Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in C. Paul Barnhart Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in C. Paul Barnhart Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is C. Paul Barnhart Elementary School's ranking?
C. Paul Barnhart Elementary School is ranked #591 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are C. Paul Barnhart Elementary School often compared to?
C. Paul Barnhart Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Berry Elementary School, Arthur Middleton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend C. Paul Barnhart Elementary School?
575 students attend C. Paul Barnhart Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of C. Paul Barnhart Elementary School students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of C. Paul Barnhart Elementary School?
C. Paul Barnhart Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does C. Paul Barnhart Elementary School offer ?
C. Paul Barnhart Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is C. Paul Barnhart Elementary School part of?
C. Paul Barnhart Elementary School is part of Charles County School District.
In what neighborhood is C. Paul Barnhart Elementary School located?
C. Paul Barnhart Elementary School is located in the Lancaster neighborhood of Waldorf, MD.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 575 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 34% (Top 50%)
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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