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#1001 of 1,363 schools in MD
J. C. Parks Elementary School
Elementary School · Charles County Public Schools · Indian Head, MD
A Charles County Public Schools elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3505 Livingston Rd, Indian Head, MD 20640
- Math 19% vs MD 30% (2025)
- Reading 37% vs MD 51% (2025)
- 22.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at J. C. Parks Elementary School score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2025 MCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 28% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 48% (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
59.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where J. C. Parks Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. James Craik Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | PK–5 | 4.0 mi | 488 | 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
- #23 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
J. C. Parks Elementary School is listed in Charles County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About J. C. Parks Elementary School
J. C. Parks Elementary School is a public elementary school in Indian Head, MD, part of Charles County Public Schools, serving approximately 651 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 22.4:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,001 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about J. C. Parks Elementary School
What grades does J. C. Parks Elementary School serve?
J. C. Parks Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend J. C. Parks Elementary School?
J. C. Parks Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 651 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at J. C. Parks Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at J. C. Parks Elementary School is 22.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does J. C. Parks Elementary School rank in MD?
J. C. Parks Elementary School ranks #1,001 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is J. C. Parks Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
J. C. Parks Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 J. C. Parks Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, J. C. Parks Elementary School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is J. C. Parks Elementary School a charter school?
No, J. C. Parks Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is J. C. Parks Elementary School a Title I school?
No, J. C. Parks Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for J. C. Parks Elementary School?
59.8% of students at J. C. Parks 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
- 651
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Charles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.4%
- Phone
- (301) 375-7444
- 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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