Enrollment
661
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Waldorf, MD
Daniel of St. Thomas Jenifer Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Daniel of St. Thomas Jenifer Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240027010501
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Daniel of St. Thomas Jenifer Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Maryland schools.
- #5 of 12
- schools in Waldorf · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 55.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Daniel of St. Thomas Jenifer Elementary School has class sizes larger than 85% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Daniel of St. Thomas Jenifer Elementary School ranks #5 of 12 schools in Waldorf, MD.
School address
District: Charles County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240027010501 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.4:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
55.4%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
+13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Daniel of St. Thomas Jenifer Elementary School compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at Daniel of St. Thomas Jenifer Elementary School
Daniel of St. Thomas Jenifer Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Waldorf, Maryland, enrolling 661 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Maryland schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 55.4% lands close to the Maryland typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 661 puts it in the larger third of Maryland schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,382 scored Maryland schools.
Against 320 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #165.
Its student body is led by African American (65%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%) (diversity index 53/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 331 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Waldorf's public schools, it stands alongside William a. Diggs Elementary School (876 students): Daniel of St. Thomas Jenifer Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.4:1 vs 18.6:1).
Charles County Public Schools also operates North Point High School (1,960 students) and St. Charles High School (1,617 students) alongside Daniel of St. Thomas Jenifer Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Daniel of St. Thomas Jenifer Elementary School compares
Daniel of St. Thomas Jenifer Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.4:1 | ▲ 20% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.4% | ▲ 13% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 661 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
661
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
55.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% above the Maryland average of 49.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 85% in Maryland - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
32.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,671
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $20,446
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 331 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 64.8%
Hispanic or Latino 20.7%
Two or More 6.8%
Asian 3.8%
White 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 64.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.0, Daniel of St. Thomas Jenifer Elementary School is about as mixed as the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Charles County Public Schools, which includes Daniel of St. Thomas Jenifer Elementary School.
$16,671
Per student
-18%
vs Maryland
Avg $20,446
+0%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.0%
State 44.3%
Federal 10.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Daniel of St. Thomas Jenifer Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Point High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| St. Charles High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thomas Stone High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| La Plata High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westlake High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Daniel of St. Thomas Jenifer Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,960
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1,617
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,230
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,217
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,216
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar other schools in Waldorf
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
William a. Diggs Elementary School
Standard public school
876 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Arthur Middleton Elementary School
Standard public school
774 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
Berry Elementary School
Standard public school
726 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
William B. Wade Elementary School
Standard public school
651 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
J. P. Ryon Elementary School
Standard public school
640 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Mary B. Neal Elementary School
Standard public school
626 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Maryland, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~661 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Daniel of St. Thomas Jenifer Elementary School
How many students attend Daniel of St. Thomas Jenifer Elementary School?
Daniel of St. Thomas Jenifer Elementary School has 661 students enrolled. It is a public school in Waldorf, MD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Daniel of St. Thomas Jenifer Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Daniel of St. Thomas Jenifer Elementary School is 17.4:1, which is 20% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Daniel of St. Thomas Jenifer Elementary School?
55.4% of students at Daniel of St. Thomas Jenifer Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Daniel of St. Thomas Jenifer Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Daniel of St. Thomas Jenifer Elementary School is African American at 64.8% of enrollment, in Waldorf, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Daniel of St. Thomas Jenifer Elementary School?
Daniel of St. Thomas Jenifer Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Daniel of St. Thomas Jenifer Elementary School rank among schools in Waldorf?
By Resource Investment Index, Daniel of St. Thomas Jenifer Elementary School ranks #5 of 12 schools in Waldorf, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Waldorf on the city page.
Is Daniel of St. Thomas Jenifer Elementary School a good school?
Daniel of St. Thomas Jenifer Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Maryland schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Charles County Public Schools?
Besides Daniel of St. Thomas Jenifer Elementary School, Charles County Public Schools also operates North Point High School (1,960 students), St. Charles High School (1,617 students), and Thomas Stone High School (1,230 students). See the Charles County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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