Billingsley Elementary School

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Billingsley Elementary School ranks 578 th of 859 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Billingsley Elementary School is a public elementary school located in White Plains, Maryland, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 677. The school is part of the Charles County Public Schools district, which is ranked 20 out of 25 in Maryland and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Billingsley Elementary consistently underperforms compared to the state and district averages in both Mathematics and English Language Arts proficiency across all grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 18.9% of Billingsley students were proficient in Mathematics, compared to 24.1% in Maryland and 15% in the Charles County district. Additionally, Billingsley's student subgroups, such as African American and White students, also perform significantly below the state averages in both subjects. The school has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 32.41% in 2020-2021 to 42.39% in 2022-2023, suggesting a higher proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.

When comparing Billingsley Elementary to nearby schools in the same district, it becomes evident that Billingsley consistently underperforms academically. For example, C. Paul Barnhart Elementary and William A. Diggs Elementary have significantly higher proficiency rates in both Mathematics and English Language Arts, as well as higher overall school rankings. The stark racial imbalance in Billingsley's student population, with a much higher percentage of African American students compared to the state average, raises questions about potential racial disparities in educational outcomes, which warrants further investigation and targeted interventions.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

10069 Billingsley Road
White Plains, MD 20695

(301) 753-2088

District: Charles County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
578^th of 859 Maryland Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,693

Students who attend Billingsley Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Maurice J. McDonough High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.7

Number of students: 677

Racial breakdown:

African American:

67.7%

Hispanic:

11.5%

White:

8.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 42.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Billingsley Elementary School ranks worse than 67.3% of elementary schools in Maryland. It also ranks 15^th among 22 ranked elementary schools in the Charles County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.66. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a high 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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (67.7%), Hispanic (11.5%), White (8.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 42.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Billingsley Elementary School is 15.7. 13 elementary schools in the Charles County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Billingsley Elementary School employs 42.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Billingsley Elementary School is $16,693. 14 elementary schools in the Charles County Public Schools District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Charles County Public Schools:

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

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Rank History for Billingsley Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Billingsley Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile
2021	16.80	679^th	802	15.3%
2022	25.43	625^th	862	27.5%
2023	23.14	617^th	855	27.8%
2024	25.66	578^th	859	32.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Billingsley Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	50.12	202^nd	546	63.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Billingsley Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	19.22	648^th	796	18.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Billingsley Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	21.78	589^th	788	25.3%

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Rank History for African American students at Billingsley Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	28.30	392^nd	504	22.2%

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Rank History for White students at Billingsley Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	17.20	444^th	528	15.9%

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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.

Data source: Maryland State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Billingsley Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2020	95	480	26	61	1	1	61	725
2021	70	462	31	65	1	1	58	688
2022	59	436	33	70	0	2	51	651
2023	60	458	31	78	0	0	50	677

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 Billingsley Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	725	41.5	17.4	35.6
2021	688	40.0	17.2	32.4
2022	651	38.4	16.9	35.5
2023	677	42.8	15.7	42.4

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 Billingsley Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	725	41.5	17.4	35.6
2021	688	40.0	17.2	32.4
2022	651	38.4	16.9	35.5
2023	677	42.8	15.7	42.4

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 Billingsley Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020	$688 (5.9%)	$11,066 (94.2%)	$11,753
2021	$556 (4.1%)	$13,064 (95.9%)	$13,621
2022	$1,016 (7.1%)	$13,334 (92.9%)	$14,350
2023	$843 (5.1%)	$15,850 (94.9%)	$16,693

Data source: Maryland Department of Education

Schools Near Billingsley Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCAP Mathematics (2024)				MCAP English Language Arts (2024)				MCAP Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MCAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MCAP Mathematics All Grades	MCAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts All Grades	MCAP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Billingsley Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	10069 Billingsley Road	White Plains	20695	Charles County	Charles County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 753-2088	677	43	15.7	42.4%	60 (8.9%)	458 (67.7%)	78 (11.5%)	31 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (7.4%)	25.7	578^th of 859 public elementary schools	32.7%		23.1	617^th of 855 public elementary schools	27.8%	39	32.3	21.0	5.3	18.9	31.3	50.0	22.8	34.4	7.0	$16,693	$843	$15,850
William B. Wade Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2300 Smallwood Dr W	Waldorf	20603	Charles County	Charles County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 932-4304	642	40	16.1	55.3%	53 (8.3%)	409 (63.7%)	79 (12.3%)	30 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	71 (11.1%)	35.4	488^th of 859 public elementary schools	43.2%		30.1	543^rd of 855 public elementary schools	36.5%	55	29.8	19.1	16.7	21.7	45.2	38.8	42.1	41.9	19.4	$15,131	$569	$14,562
C. Paul Barnhart Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4800 Lancaster Circle	Waldorf	20603	Charles County	Charles County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(301) 645-9053	575	43	13.4	56.2%	15 (2.6%)	423 (73.6%)	79 (13.7%)	18 (3.1%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (6.4%)	46.6	404^th of 859 public elementary schools	53.0%		45.1	408^th of 855 public elementary schools	52.3%	4	53.8	31.2	25.9	36.6	53.8	40.9	37.8	43.9	13.3	$18,438	$1,841	$16,597
William A. Diggs Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2615 Davis Rd	Waldorf	20603	Charles County	Charles County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 753-2081	828	47	17.4	35.7%	68 (8.2%)	561 (67.8%)	99 (12.0%)	36 (4.3%)	2 (0.2%)	3 (0.4%)	59 (7.1%)	48.9	384^th of 859 public elementary schools	55.3%		39.1	466^th of 855 public elementary schools	45.5%	82	39.7	29.0	12.0	26.8	46.1	52.7	53.2	50.6	26.2	$14,788	$543	$14,246
Arthur Middleton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1109 Copley Ave	Waldorf	20602	Charles County	Charles County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 645-3338	619	39	16.0	52.5%	36 (5.8%)	352 (56.9%)	160 (25.8%)	15 (2.4%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	53 (8.6%)	15	726^th of 859 public elementary schools	15.5%		25.4	586^th of 855 public elementary schools	31.5%	140	17.3	14.9	8.5	13.5	20.9	28.3	20.7	23.3	7.9	$16,516	$1,256	$15,260
Dr. Gustavus Brown Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	421 University Dr	Waldorf	20602	Charles County	Charles County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(301) 645-1330	413	30	13.7	72.9%	18 (4.4%)	274 (66.3%)	86 (20.8%)	3 (0.7%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (7.0%)	24	595^th of 859 public elementary schools	30.7%		25.8	579^th of 855 public elementary schools	32.3%	16	42.6	16.9	6.2	22.4	31.8	27.6	23.4	27.7	9.4	$20,048	$1,449	$18,599
Daniel of St. Thomas Jenifer Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2820 Jenifer School Ln	Waldorf	20603	Charles County	Charles County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(301) 932-9603	628	38	16.3	63.5%	24 (3.8%)	414 (65.9%)	122 (19.4%)	23 (3.7%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (6.8%)	13	766^th of 859 public elementary schools	10.8%		16.9	700^th of 855 public elementary schools	18.1%	66	11.9		6.6	7.8	22.0	21.0	21.3	21.5	11.0	$16,701	$1,608	$15,093
Berry Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	10155 Berry Rd	Waldorf	20603	Charles County	Charles County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 638-2330	721	46	15.7	50.2%	48 (6.7%)	441 (61.2%)	96 (13.3%)	49 (6.8%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	83 (11.5%)	26.8	566^th of 859 public elementary schools	34.1%		34.2	517^th of 855 public elementary schools	39.5%	49	26.5	14.4	16.9	18.9	36.6	34.4	29.0	33.1	18.2	$15,249	$524	$14,725
Dr. Samuel A. Mudd Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	820 Stone Ave	Waldorf	20602	Charles County	Charles County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(301) 645-3686	555	38	14.5	82.7%	28 (5.0%)	366 (65.9%)	112 (20.2%)	9 (1.6%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	36 (6.5%)	12.7	771^st of 859 public elementary schools	10.2%		13	764^th of 855 public elementary schools	10.6%	7	13.7	11.8	11.5	12.3	25.7	19.1	15.4	20.0	5.1	$19,080	$1,811	$17,268
Eva Turner Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1000 Bannister Cir	Waldorf	20602	Charles County	Charles County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(301) 645-4828	463	33	13.8	68.7%	22 (4.8%)	352 (76.0%)	68 (14.7%)	4 (0.9%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.2%)	11	807^th of 859 public elementary schools	6.1%		15.6	726^th of 855 public elementary schools	15.1%	81		17.1		8.3	11.1	21.7	9.5	14.2	6.5	$20,143	$1,828	$18,314

Frequently Asked Questions about Billingsley Elementary School

What district is Billingsley Elementary School in?

Charles County Public Schools

What schools do graduates of Billingsley Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Billingsley Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Maurice J. McDonough High School

Is Billingsley Elementary School a good school?

Billingsley Elementary School ranks 578^th of 859 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Billingsley Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 677 students attended Billingsley Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Billingsley Elementary School?

Students at Billingsley Elementary School are 68% African American, 12% Hispanic, 9% White, 7% Two or more races, 5% Asian.

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