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Indian Head Elementary School

Summary:

Indian Head Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 459 students in grades PK-5 in Indian Head, Maryland, which is part of the Charles County Public Schools district. The school faces significant challenges, with a high percentage of African American students, consistently low academic performance, and high rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

Indian Head Elementary School has a student population that is 50.54% African American, which is significantly higher than the surrounding schools in the area. The school consistently ranks in the bottom quarter of Maryland elementary schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger and proficiency rates on state assessments that are well below the state and district averages. Additionally, the school has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 63.94% to 69.06% over the past 3 years, indicating a high-need student population.

Interestingly, despite the high per-student spending at Indian Head Elementary School ($16,804 in 2020-2021), which is significantly more than the surrounding schools, the academic outcomes for students have not improved. In fact, the school's ranking among Maryland elementary schools has steadily declined over the past 10 years. When compared to nearby schools in the Charles County district, such as Berry Elementary, William B. Wade Elementary, and Mary H. Matula Elementary, Indian Head Elementary School consistently underperforms, suggesting that there may be opportunities to learn from the practices and strategies of these higher-performing schools.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 4200 Indian Head Hwy
       Indian Head, MD  20640

(301) 743-5454

District: Charles County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
720th of 859 Maryland Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,869 Help


Students who attend Indian Head Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    General Smallwood Middle School
High:    Henry E. Lackey High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.0 Help
Number of students:  454

Racial breakdown:

African American:
54.6%
White:
15.2%
Two or more races:
14.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  70.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Indian Head Elementary School ranks worse than 83.8% of elementary schools in Maryland. It also ranks 17th among 22 ranked elementary schools in the Charles County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 15.46. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Indian Head Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (54.6%), White (15.2%), two or more races (14.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 70.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Indian Head Elementary School is 14, which is the 6th best among 22 elementary schools in the Charles County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Indian Head Elementary School is $18,869, which is the 9th highest among 22 elementary schools in the Charles County Public Schools District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Indian Head Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Charles County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Charles County Public Schools 20th of 25 Maryland school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Indian Head Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Indian Head Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 68.67 277th 803 65.5%
2005 75.60 190th 805 76.4%
2006 75.17 190th 804 76.4%
2007 74.01 202nd 818 75.3%
2008 12.11 796th 838 5.0%
2009 25.58 712th 850 16.2%
2010 30.20 670th 855 21.6%
2011 15.27 760th 853 10.9%
2012 13.00 779th 857 9.1%
2013 13.61 778th 847 8.1%
2014 24.45 709th 867 18.2%
2015 20.55 685th 859 20.3%
2016 23.15 635th 845 24.9%
2017 23.90 625th 847 26.2%
2018 24.66 618th 857 27.9%
2019 28.34 566th 853 33.6%
2021 15.34 708th 802 11.7%
2022 20.24 693rd 862 19.6%
2023 22.09 628th 855 26.5%
2024 15.46 720th 859 16.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Indian Head Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 31.17 408th 546 25.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Indian Head Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 13.35 749th 796 5.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Indian Head Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 18.57 653rd 788 17.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Indian Head Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 20.50 446th 504 11.5%
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Rank History for White students at Indian Head Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 18.81 426th 528 19.3%
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Data source: test scores: Maryland State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Maryland State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Indian Head Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 343 134 4 0 4 n/a n/a 0 485
1990 386 158 6 5 5 n/a n/a 21 581
1991 420 168 11 4 6 n/a n/a 40 649
1992 459 180 7 5 5 n/a n/a 0 656
1993 453 198 7 7 10 n/a n/a 0 675
1994 426 174 6 5 14 n/a n/a 0 625
1995 398 219 6 10 12 n/a n/a 0 645
1996 398 219 6 10 12 n/a n/a 0 645
1997 371 238 5 8 13 n/a n/a 0 635
1998 361 242 9 10 9 n/a n/a 0 631
1999 242 202 6 11 9 n/a n/a 0 470
2000 221 234 10 8 7 n/a n/a 0 480
2001 243 246 8 7 11 n/a n/a 0 515
2002 235 244 13 15 9 n/a n/a 0 516
2003 235 244 13 15 9 n/a n/a 0 516
2004 211 246 8 20 11 n/a n/a 0 496
2005 191 239 9 16 9 n/a n/a 0 464
2006 173 227 11 19 9 n/a n/a 0 439
2007 156 224 11 13 6 n/a n/a 0 410
2008 128 235 11 7 10 n/a n/a 0 391
2009 119 252 14 2 5 n/a n/a 0 392
2010 107 249 10 6 3 n/a n/a 0 375
2011 115 228 10 21 1 1 20 0 396
2012 111 257 7 22 1 2 21 0 421
2013 156 245 8 23 1 2 30 0 465
2014 164 265 9 14 2 3 38 0 495
2015 157 263 4 22 0 1 43 0 490
2016 127 252 8 26 0 1 55 0 469
2017 121 253 8 29 1 0 47 0 459
2018 116 251 8 42 1 0 52 0 470
2019 106 260 11 36 1 0 64 0 478
2020 117 251 7 39 0 0 59 0 473
2021 82 246 5 37 0 0 46 0 416
2022 81 227 4 50 0 0 57 0 419
2023 87 232 8 60 1 0 71 0 459
2024 69 248 10 62 1 0 64 0 454

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Indian Head Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 485 26.6 18.2 n/a
1990 581 27.6 21.0 18.1
1991 649 28.5 22.7 16.2
1992 656 32.7 20.0 20.9
1993 675 29.2 23.1 20.3
1994 625 34.1 18.3 22.9
1995 645 29.0 22.2 28.5
1996 645 29.0 22.2 28.5
1997 635 31.2 20.4 25.4
1998 631 32.1 19.7 29.3
1999 470 32.2 14.6 49.1
2000 480 25.2 19.0 46.3
2001 515 27.0 19.1 42.9
2002 516 29.0 17.8 54.8
2003 516 29.0 17.8 54.8
2004 496 30.2 16.4 47.4
2005 464 31.0 15.0 51.9
2006 439 31.0 14.2 45.8
2007 410 27.5 14.9 34.6
2008 391 28.0 14.0 48.6
2009 392 28.0 14.0 56.6
2010 375 27.5 13.6 57.3
2011 396 24.0 16.5 56.1
2012 421 27.0 15.5 56.5
2013 465 29.0 16.0 59.1
2014 495 31.0 15.9 59.2
2015 490 31.0 15.8 62.2
2016 469 32.0 14.6 64.2
2017 459 31.4 14.6 69.3
2018 470 31.4 14.9 57.2
2019 478 30.5 15.6 52.9
2020 473 30.3 15.6 67.4
2021 416 32.0 13.0 63.9
2022 419 32.4 12.9 65.4
2023 459 33.3 13.7 69.1
2024 454 32.2 14.0 70.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Indian Head Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 485 26.6 18.2 n/a
1990 581 27.6 21.0 18.1
1991 649 28.5 22.7 16.2
1992 656 32.7 20.0 20.9
1993 675 29.2 23.1 20.3
1994 625 34.1 18.3 22.9
1995 645 29.0 22.2 28.5
1996 645 29.0 22.2 28.5
1997 635 31.2 20.4 25.4
1998 631 32.1 19.7 29.3
1999 470 32.2 14.6 49.1
2000 480 25.2 19.0 46.3
2001 515 27.0 19.1 42.9
2002 516 29.0 17.8 54.8
2003 516 29.0 17.8 54.8
2004 496 30.2 16.4 47.4
2005 464 31.0 15.0 51.9
2006 439 31.0 14.2 45.8
2007 410 27.5 14.9 34.6
2008 391 28.0 14.0 48.6
2009 392 28.0 14.0 56.6
2010 375 27.5 13.6 57.3
2011 396 24.0 16.5 56.1
2012 421 27.0 15.5 56.5
2013 465 29.0 16.0 59.1
2014 495 31.0 15.9 59.2
2015 490 31.0 15.8 62.2
2016 469 32.0 14.6 64.2
2017 459 31.4 14.6 69.3
2018 470 31.4 14.9 57.2
2019 478 30.5 15.6 52.9
2020 473 30.3 15.6 67.4
2021 416 32.0 13.0 63.9
2022 419 32.4 12.9 65.4
2023 459 33.3 13.7 69.1
2024 454 32.2 14.0 70.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Indian Head Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $880 (5.7%) $14,625 (94.3%) $15,505
2020 $1,327 (8.8%) $13,807 (91.2%) $15,134
2021 $1,494 (8.9%) $15,310 (91.1%) $16,804
2022 $1,602 (9.8%) $14,717 (90.2%) $16,319
2023 $1,651 (8.7%) $17,218 (91.3%) $18,869

Data source: Maryland Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Indian Head Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 566th of 853 Elementary schoolsRanks 628th of 855 Elementary schools
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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students478459
 4%
African American260232
 10.8%
American Indian11
Asian118
 27.3%
Hispanic3660
 66.7%
Pacific Islander00
White10687
 17.9%
Two or More Races6471
 10.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients52.9%69.1%
 16.1%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Indian Head Elementary School

In the 2023-24 school year, 454 students attended Indian Head Elementary School.

Students who attend Indian Head Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : General Smallwood Middle School
High : Henry E. Lackey High School

Indian Head Elementary School ranks in the bottom 16.2% of Maryland elementary schools.

Students at Indian Head Elementary School are 55% African American, 15% White, 14% Two or more races, 14% Hispanic, 2% Asian.


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