For the 2024-25 school year, there are 30 public elementary schools serving 18,405 students in Charles County School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in Maryland.
Public Elementary Schools in Charles County School District have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Maryland public elementary school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public elementary school average of 67% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MD)
# Schools
40 Schools
1,151 Schools
# Students
27,598 Students
617,777 Students
# Teachers
1,792 Teachers
43,795 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Charles County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 25 school districts in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#19 out of 25 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
36%
Graduation Rate
93%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.74
# American Indian Students
87 Students
1,674 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
806 Students
41,082 Students
% Asian Students
3%
7%
# Hispanic Students
3,585 Students
136,938 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
22%
# Black Students
15,822 Students
201,999 Students
% Black Students
58%
33%
# White Students
5,022 Students
200,859 Students
% White Students
18%
32%
# Hawaiian Students
57 Students
821 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
2,210 Students
34,236 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
958
28,803
# Students in K Grade:
1,755
60,820
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,814
64,977
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,793
63,244
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,849
64,736
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,932
65,010
# Students in 5th Grade:
2,095
65,244
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,989
65,407
# Students in 7th Grade:
2,085
65,480
# Students in 8th Grade:
2,135
67,270
# Students in 9th Grade:
2,585
2,184
# Students in 10th Grade:
2,486
1,687
# Students in 11th Grade:
2,100
1,435
# Students in 12th Grade:
2,022
1,480
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,564 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,549. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,665 is less than the state median of $18,476. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$512 MM
$17,412 MM
Spending
$488 MM
$16,456 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,564
$19,549
Spending / Student
$17,665
$18,476
Best Charles County School District Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dr. James Craik Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7725 Marshall Corner Rd
Pomfret, MD 20675
(301) 934-4270
Pomfret, MD 20675
(301) 934-4270
Grades: PK-5
| 514 students
Rank: #22.
Mary H. Matula Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6025 Radio Station Rd
La Plata, MD 20646
(301) 934-5412
La Plata, MD 20646
(301) 934-5412
Grades: PK-5
| 551 students
Rank: #33.
Walter J. Mitchell Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 Willow Ln
La Plata, MD 20646
(301) 934-4687
La Plata, MD 20646
(301) 934-4687
Grades: PK-5
| 637 students
Rank: #44.
Dr. Thomas L. Higdon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12872 Rock Point Rd
Newburg, MD 20664
(301) 934-4091
Newburg, MD 20664
(301) 934-4091
Grades: PK-5
| 411 students
Rank: #55.
Piccowaxen Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12834 Rock Point Rd
Newburg, MD 20664
(301) 934-1977
Newburg, MD 20664
(301) 934-1977
Grades: 6-8
| 616 students
Rank: #66.
C. Paul Barnhart Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4800 Lancaster Circle
Waldorf, MD 20603
(301) 645-9053
Waldorf, MD 20603
(301) 645-9053
Grades: PK-5
| 575 students
Rank: #77.
Theodore G. Davis Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2495 Davis Road
Waldorf, MD 20603
(301) 753-2082
Waldorf, MD 20603
(301) 753-2082
Grades: 6-8
| 1,043 students
Rank: #88.
Mt Hope/nanjemoy Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9275 Ironsides Rd
Nanjemoy, MD 20662
(301) 246-4383
Nanjemoy, MD 20662
(301) 246-4383
Grades: PK-5
| 287 students
Rank: #99.
Gale-bailey Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4740 Pisgah Marbury Rd
Marbury, MD 20658
(301) 743-5491
Marbury, MD 20658
(301) 743-5491
Grades: PK-5
| 346 students
Rank: #1010.
Malcolm Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
14760 Poplar Hill Rd
Waldorf, MD 20601
(301) 645-2691
Waldorf, MD 20601
(301) 645-2691
Grades: PK-5
| 412 students
Rank: #1111.
T. C. Martin Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6315 Olivers Shop Rd
Bryantown, MD 20617
(301) 274-3182
Bryantown, MD 20617
(301) 274-3182
Grades: PK-5
| 553 students
Rank: #1212.
Berry Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10155 Berry Rd
Waldorf, MD 20603
(301) 638-2330
Waldorf, MD 20603
(301) 638-2330
Grades: PK-5
| 721 students
Rank: #1313.
Milton M. Somers Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 Willow Lane
La Plata, MD 20646
(301) 934-4663
La Plata, MD 20646
(301) 934-4663
Grades: 6-8
| 666 students
Rank: #1414.
William B. Wade Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2300 Smallwood Dr W
Waldorf, MD 20603
(301) 932-4304
Waldorf, MD 20603
(301) 932-4304
Grades: PK-5
| 642 students
Rank: #1515.
William A. Diggs Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2615 Davis Rd
Waldorf, MD 20603
(301) 753-2081
Waldorf, MD 20603
(301) 753-2081
Grades: PK-5
| 828 students
Rank: #1616.
J. C. Parks Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3505 Livingston Rd
Indian Head, MD 20640
(301) 375-7444
Indian Head, MD 20640
(301) 375-7444
Grades: PK-5
| 638 students
Rank: #1717.
Mary B. Neal Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12105 St. George's Dr
Waldorf, MD 20602
(301) 638-2617
Waldorf, MD 20602
(301) 638-2617
Grades: PK-5
| 627 students
Rank: #1818.
Matthew Henson Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3535 Livingston Rd
Indian Head, MD 20640
(301) 375-8550
Indian Head, MD 20640
(301) 375-8550
Grades: 6-8
| 710 students
Rank: #1919.
Dr. Gustavus Brown Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
421 University Dr
Waldorf, MD 20602
(301) 645-1330
Waldorf, MD 20602
(301) 645-1330
Grades: PK-5
| 413 students
Rank: #2020.
Arthur Middleton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1109 Copley Ave
Waldorf, MD 20602
(301) 645-3338
Waldorf, MD 20602
(301) 645-3338
Grades: PK-5
| 619 students
Rank: #2121.
Billingsley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10069 Billingsley Road
White Plains, MD 20695
(301) 753-2088
White Plains, MD 20695
(301) 753-2088
Grades: PK-5
| 677 students
Rank: #2222.
General Smallwood Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4990 Indian Head Hwy
Indian Head, MD 20640
(301) 743-5422
Indian Head, MD 20640
(301) 743-5422
Grades: 6-8
| 543 students
Rank: #2323.
Mattawoman Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10145 Berry Rd
Waldorf, MD 20603
(301) 645-7708
Waldorf, MD 20603
(301) 645-7708
Grades: 6-8
| 934 students
Rank: #2424.
Indian Head Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4200 Indian Head Hwy
Indian Head, MD 20640
(301) 743-5454
Indian Head, MD 20640
(301) 743-5454
Grades: PK-5
| 459 students
Rank: #2525.
Daniel Of St. Thomas Jenifer Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2820 Jenifer School Ln
Waldorf, MD 20603
(301) 932-9603
Waldorf, MD 20603
(301) 932-9603
Grades: PK-5
| 628 students
Rank: #2626.
J. P. Ryon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
12140 Vivian Adams Dr
Waldorf, MD 20601
(301) 645-3090
Waldorf, MD 20601
(301) 645-3090
Grades: PK-5
| 640 students
Rank: #2727.
Benjamin Stoddert Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2040 Saint Thomas Dr
Waldorf, MD 20602
(301) 645-1334
Waldorf, MD 20602
(301) 645-1334
Grades: 6-8
| 925 students
Rank: #2828.
John Hanson Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3165 John Hanson Dr
Waldorf, MD 20601
(301) 645-4520
Waldorf, MD 20601
(301) 645-4520
Grades: 6-8
| 772 students
Rank: #2929.
Eva Turner Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Bannister Cir
Waldorf, MD 20602
(301) 645-4828
Waldorf, MD 20602
(301) 645-4828
Grades: PK-5
| 463 students
Rank: #3030.
Dr. Samuel A. Mudd Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
820 Stone Ave
Waldorf, MD 20602
(301) 645-3686
Waldorf, MD 20602
(301) 645-3686
Grades: PK-5
| 555 students
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