Below Average
#1117 of 1,363 schools in MD
Indian Head Elementary School
Elementary School · Charles County Public Schools · Indian Head, MD
A Charles County Public Schools elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4200 Indian Head Hwy, Indian Head, MD 20640
- Math 16% vs MD 30% (2025)
- Reading 23% vs MD 51% (2025)
- 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Indian Head Elementary School score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2025 MCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 15 points since 2020, reaching 20% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MD state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
70.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Indian Head Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 34Car-Dependent
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,301/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$95,560
Median home value
$307,900
Median rent
$1,752/mo
College educated
25.2%
Homeownership
78.7%
Poverty rate
7.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20640; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gale-bailey Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–5 | 2.8 mi | 336 | Compare → |
| Billingsley Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–5 | Not available | 698 | Compare → |
| C. Paul Barnhart Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–5 | Not available | 588 | Compare → |
| Daniel of St. Thomas Jenifer Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–5 | Not available | 625 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charles County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 40
- Rank in district
- #28 of 37
- District spending per student
- $17,415NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Indian Head Elementary School is listed in Charles County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Indian Head Elementary School
Indian Head Elementary School is a public elementary school in Indian Head, MD, part of Charles County Public Schools, serving approximately 454 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,117 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Indian Head Elementary School
What grades does Indian Head Elementary School serve?
Indian Head Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Indian Head Elementary School?
Indian Head Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 454 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Indian Head Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Indian Head Elementary School is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Indian Head Elementary School rank in MD?
Indian Head Elementary School ranks #1,117 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Indian Head Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Indian Head Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Indian Head Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Indian Head Elementary School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Indian Head Elementary School a charter school?
No, Indian Head Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Indian Head Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Indian Head Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Indian Head Elementary School?
70.3% of students at Indian Head Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 454
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Charles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.3%
- Phone
- (301) 743-5454
- Area population (ZIP 20640)
- 10,254
- Area average commute
- 47.9 min
- Area median age
- 38.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAP · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAP · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 20640; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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