How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Walter J. Mitchell Elementary School | Westlake High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | La Plata, MD | Waldorf, MD |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | other | high |
| Enrollment | 663 | 1,216 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16.3:1 | 18.6:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 28.9% | 37.6% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Walter J. Mitchell Elementary School | Westlake High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $19,839 | $19,839 |
| District | Charles County Public Schools | Charles County Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Walter J. Mitchell Elementary School | Westlake High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 51.3% | 3.1% |
| African American | 24.3% | 73.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.9% | 11.6% |
| Asian | 1.4% | 5.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 10.7% | 6.7% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Walter J. Mitchell Elementary School | Westlake High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 16 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 663:1 | 608:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 26.4% | 38.7% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 7 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.