Serving 488 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Dr. James Craik Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 33% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 488 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dr. James Craik Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Dr. James Craik Elementary School's student population of 488 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
488 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dr. James Craik Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dr. James Craik Elementary School is 0.71, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#394 out of 1347 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
14%
23%
Black
38%
33%
White
35%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dr. James Craik Elementary School's ranking?
Dr. James Craik Elementary School is ranked #394 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Maryland.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Dr. James Craik Elementary School?
488 students attend Dr. James Craik Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Dr. James Craik Elementary School students are Black, 35% of students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dr. James Craik Elementary School?
Dr. James Craik Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dr. James Craik Elementary School offer ?
Dr. James Craik Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Dr. James Craik Elementary School part of?
Dr. James Craik Elementary School is part of Charles County School District.
School Reviews
2 11/11/2011
Principal is only concerned with test scores,does not understand development of children
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