J. C. Parks Elementary School

3505 Livingston Rd
Indian Head, MD 20640
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
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%
  • : Bottom 50% in MD
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 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)
Total Students
651 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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Students by Grade
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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.
This School
State Level (MD)
#774 out of 1347 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of J. C. Parks Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
19%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of J. C. Parks 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 J. C. Parks 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.
30-34%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of J. C. Parks 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
22:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of J. C. Parks Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in J. C. Parks Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
19%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in J. C. Parks Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
62%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in J. C. Parks Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
6%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in J. C. Parks Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in J. C. Parks Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in J. C. Parks Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Maryland.
0.57
This chart displays the diversity score of J. C. Parks 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
51%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in J. C. Parks 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
9%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in J. C. Parks 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
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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 651 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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