Serving 651 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, J. C. Parks Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower 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 22:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 651 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
J. C. Parks Elementary School's student population of 651 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
651 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
J. C. Parks Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of J. C. Parks Elementary School is 0.57, 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
#774 out of 1347 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
19%
23%
Black
62%
33%
White
6%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
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 J. C. Parks Elementary School's ranking?
J. C. Parks Elementary School is ranked #774 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are J. C. Parks Elementary School often compared to?
J. C. Parks Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like William A. Diggs Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% 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 J. C. Parks Elementary School?
651 students attend J. C. Parks Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of J. C. Parks Elementary School students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of J. C. Parks Elementary School?
J. C. Parks Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does J. C. Parks Elementary School offer ?
J. C. Parks Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is J. C. Parks Elementary School part of?
J. C. Parks Elementary School is part of Charles County School District.
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