J. C. Parks Elementary School

Summary:

J. C. Parks Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Indian Head, Maryland, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 638 and is part of the Charles County Public Schools district.

J. C. Parks Elementary School faces several challenges, including a significantly higher percentage of African American (62.38%) and Hispanic (17.24%) students compared to the state average, consistently low academic performance with proficiency rates below state and district averages, and a high percentage of students (over 55%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-income families. Nearby schools like Dr. James Craik Elementary and Mary H. Matula Elementary, which serve more diverse student populations, have significantly higher academic performance and rankings compared to J. C. Parks, highlighting the potential for improvement.

To address these challenges, the school and district may need to implement targeted strategies to address achievement gaps, learn from the practices of higher-performing nearby schools, and provide additional resources and support to meet the unique needs of its student population, such as comprehensive social-emotional learning programs and targeted academic interventions.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 3505 Livingston Rd
       Indian Head, MD  20640


(301) 375-7444

District: Charles County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
462nd of 859 Maryland Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,807 Help


Students who attend J. C. Parks Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Matthew Henson Middle School
High:    Henry E. Lackey High School

Student/teacher ratio:  21.9 Help
Number of students:  651

Racial breakdown:

African American:
61.8%
Hispanic:
19.0%
Two or more races:
9.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  59.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details J. C. Parks Elementary School ranks worse than 53.8% of elementary schools in Maryland. It also ranks 9th 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 37.66. (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 Racial makeup is: African American (61.8%), Hispanic (19%), two or more races (9.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 59.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at J. C. Parks Elementary School is 21.9, which is the highest among 23 elementary schools in the Charles County Public Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare J. C. Parks Elementary School employs 29.6 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at J. C. Parks Elementary School is $15,807. 18 elementary schools in the Charles County Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

J. C. Parks 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 J. C. Parks Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at J. C. Parks Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 65.26 318th 803 60.4%
2005 64.98 309th 805 61.6%
2006 62.94 329th 804 59.1%
2007 74.45 193rd 818 76.4%
2008 37.50 599th 838 28.5%
2009 30.89 657th 850 22.7%
2010 44.97 556th 855 35.0%
2011 26.27 689th 853 19.2%
2012 16.33 759th 857 11.4%
2013 12.61 783rd 847 7.6%
2014 34.22 642nd 867 26.0%
2015 22.25 663rd 859 22.8%
2016 31.85 555th 845 34.3%
2017 33.35 527th 847 37.8%
2018 41.67 453rd 857 47.1%
2019 38.85 472nd 853 44.7%
2021 29.45 488th 802 39.2%
2022 38.29 505th 862 41.4%
2023 34.81 512th 855 40.1%
2024 37.66 462nd 859 46.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at J. C. Parks Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 52.39 20th 52 61.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at J. C. Parks Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 48.61 215th 546 60.6%
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Rank History for Female students at J. C. Parks Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 37.40 401st 796 49.6%
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Rank History for Male students at J. C. Parks Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 27.36 517th 788 34.4%
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Rank History for African American students at J. C. Parks Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 33.43 342nd 504 32.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at J. C. Parks Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 54.67 81st 347 76.7%
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Rank History for White students at J. C. Parks Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 39.65 288th 528 45.5%
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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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Reviews:
by a parent
Friday, October 2, 2015

Open Quote I have serious concerns about the way the teachers at this school speak to children and the years of experience that they don't have as educators. Each year it seems as though a new "flock" of straight out of college teachers begin there careers at J.C. Parks. I have yet to see a lot of familiar faces each year at back to school night. My son has been enrolled there for 3 years. The curriculum is not challenging for gifted students and many of the assignments are remedial. I was bothered to discover that there is no longer a social studies curriculum for the fourth graders. We are in the process of transferring our son to a private school because JC Parks does not have a quality curriculum. If you are considering moving to the area, then I would highly suggest you visit the school first. This is our biggest regret. Close Quote



Enrollment information for J. C. Parks Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 429 82 13 4 2 n/a n/a 0 530
1990 430 99 10 6 5 n/a n/a 0 550
1991 414 97 9 6 3 n/a n/a 0 529
1992 407 106 9 4 6 n/a n/a 0 532
1993 418 107 7 6 7 n/a n/a 0 545
1994 419 102 6 7 6 n/a n/a 0 540
1995 402 101 5 3 7 n/a n/a 0 518
1996 402 101 5 3 7 n/a n/a 0 518
1997 195 84 5 2 6 n/a n/a 0 292
1998 210 107 6 4 8 n/a n/a 0 335
1999 348 204 15 12 11 n/a n/a 0 590
2000 474 304 14 19 15 n/a n/a 0 826
2001 443 360 14 14 17 n/a n/a 0 848
2002 406 466 22 14 14 n/a n/a 0 922
2003 406 466 22 14 14 n/a n/a 0 922
2004 406 516 24 25 10 n/a n/a 0 981
2005 391 536 21 44 8 n/a n/a 0 1000
2006 394 546 27 42 8 n/a n/a 0 1017
2007 185 401 8 22 4 n/a n/a 0 620
2008 182 385 13 20 4 n/a n/a 0 604
2009 176 392 12 17 7 n/a n/a 0 604
2010 180 394 18 13 14 n/a n/a 0 619
2011 169 359 12 34 9 0 51 0 634
2012 160 386 19 42 7 1 47 0 662
2013 134 499 14 55 5 2 59 0 768
2014 94 518 13 53 6 1 67 0 752
2015 93 473 17 61 4 2 62 0 712
2016 84 460 17 57 3 2 62 0 685
2017 76 504 14 73 2 2 68 0 739
2018 80 489 16 74 2 3 64 0 728
2019 77 466 18 82 3 3 65 0 714
2020 70 368 20 84 2 4 61 0 609
2021 52 364 20 83 4 2 67 0 592
2022 47 390 20 88 3 0 59 0 607
2023 51 398 16 110 4 2 57 0 638
2024 41 402 20 124 4 1 59 0 651

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 J. C. Parks Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 530 26.3 20.1 n/a
1990 550 26.8 20.5 8.4
1991 529 28.1 18.8 9.3
1992 532 28.1 18.9 13.7
1993 545 27.2 20.0 13.4
1994 540 28.8 18.8 17.2
1995 518 24.0 21.6 18.5
1996 518 24.0 21.6 18.5
1997 292 17.3 16.9 n/a
1998 335 20.7 16.2 23.3
1999 590 20.7 28.5 25.3
2000 826 36.7 22.5 19.1
2001 848 42.7 19.9 21.9
2002 922 43.0 21.4 22.6
2003 922 43.0 21.4 22.6
2004 981 47.0 20.9 18.5
2005 1000 51.0 19.6 24.3
2006 1017 53.0 19.2 26.9
2007 620 36.1 17.2 31.9
2008 604 35.8 16.9 36.4
2009 604 34.8 17.4 34.3
2010 619 35.7 17.3 39.6
2011 634 33.0 19.2 43.5
2012 662 36.8 17.9 42.1
2013 768 40.0 19.2 41.7
2014 752 40.0 18.8 41.9
2015 712 43.0 16.5 41.9
2016 685 42.0 16.3 44.1
2017 739 43.1 17.1 43.3
2018 728 43.3 16.8 34.6
2019 714 41.1 17.3 41.2
2020 609 34.6 17.5 46.5
2021 592 39.0 15.1 42.7
2022 607 37.2 16.2 43.8
2023 638 37.5 17.0 55.6
2024 651 29.6 21.9 59.8

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 J. C. Parks Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 530 26.3 20.1 n/a
1990 550 26.8 20.5 8.4
1991 529 28.1 18.8 9.3
1992 532 28.1 18.9 13.7
1993 545 27.2 20.0 13.4
1994 540 28.8 18.8 17.2
1995 518 24.0 21.6 18.5
1996 518 24.0 21.6 18.5
1997 292 17.3 16.9 n/a
1998 335 20.7 16.2 23.3
1999 590 20.7 28.5 25.3
2000 826 36.7 22.5 19.1
2001 848 42.7 19.9 21.9
2002 922 43.0 21.4 22.6
2003 922 43.0 21.4 22.6
2004 981 47.0 20.9 18.5
2005 1000 51.0 19.6 24.3
2006 1017 53.0 19.2 26.9
2007 620 36.1 17.2 31.9
2008 604 35.8 16.9 36.4
2009 604 34.8 17.4 34.3
2010 619 35.7 17.3 39.6
2011 634 33.0 19.2 43.5
2012 662 36.8 17.9 42.1
2013 768 40.0 19.2 41.7
2014 752 40.0 18.8 41.9
2015 712 43.0 16.5 41.9
2016 685 42.0 16.3 44.1
2017 739 43.1 17.1 43.3
2018 728 43.3 16.8 34.6
2019 714 41.1 17.3 41.2
2020 609 34.6 17.5 46.5
2021 592 39.0 15.1 42.7
2022 607 37.2 16.2 43.8
2023 638 37.5 17.0 55.6
2024 651 29.6 21.9 59.8

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for J. C. Parks Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $391 (2.9%) $13,183 (97.1%) $13,574
2020 $503 (3.8%) $12,908 (96.2%) $13,411
2021 $592 (4.2%) $13,658 (95.8%) $14,250
2022 $792 (5.9%) $12,713 (94.1%) $13,505
2023 $1,293 (8.2%) $14,514 (91.8%) $15,807

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

Impact of COVID-19 on J. C. Parks 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

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 472nd of 853 Elementary schoolsRanks 512th 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 Students714638
 10.6%
African American466398
 14.6%
American Indian34
 33.3%
Asian1816
 11.1%
Hispanic82110
 34.1%
Pacific Islander32
 33.3%
White7751
 33.8%
Two or More Races6557
 12.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients41.2%55.6%
 14.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about J. C. Parks Elementary School

J. C. Parks Elementary School ranks 462nd of 859 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at J. C. Parks Elementary School are 62% African American, 19% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 6% White, 3% Asian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 651 students attended J. C. Parks Elementary School.

Students who attend J. C. Parks Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Matthew Henson Middle School
High : Henry E. Lackey High School


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