- Enrollment
- 1,960
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Waldorf, MD
Dr. Gustavus Brown Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Dr. Gustavus Brown Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240027000584
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dr. Gustavus Brown Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median.
- #8 of 12
- schools in Waldorf · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 64.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Dr. Gustavus Brown Elementary has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dr. Gustavus Brown Elementary ranks #8 of 12 schools in Waldorf, MD.
School address
District: Charles County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240027000584 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Dr. Gustavus Brown Elementary held near 416 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 32.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 240027000584 · Waldorf, MD Other · SMALL · TRAD
412 enr · 13.7:1 · 64.4% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: North Point High School (1,960 students)
Dr. Gustavus Brown Elementary held near 416 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 32.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Dr. Gustavus Brown Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Point Hi
North Point High School
1,960 students
- St. Charles Hi
St. Charles High School
1,617 students
- Thomas Stone H
Thomas Stone High School
1,230 students
- La Plata High
La Plata High School
1,217 students
- Westlake High
Westlake High School
1,216 students
- This school 412
Dr. Gustavus Brown Elementary
412 students
What this shows Dr. Gustavus Brown Elementary reports 412 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dr. Gustavus Brown Elementary compares
Dr. Gustavus Brown Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.7:1 | ▼ 6% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.4% | ▲ 31% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 412 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
412
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 38% in Maryland - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
34.2%
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
$17,415
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $18,753
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 412 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 61.4%
Hispanic or Latino 26.2%
Two or More 8.5%
White 2.9%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 61.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.6, Dr. Gustavus Brown Elementary is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Charles County Public Schools reports $17,415 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dr. Gustavus Brown Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Point High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| St. Charles High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thomas Stone High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| La Plata High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westlake High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dr. Gustavus Brown Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
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Arthur Middleton Elementary School
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774 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
Berry Elementary School
Standard public school
726 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Daniel of St. Thomas Jenifer Elementary School
Standard public school
661 students 17.4:1 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
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~412 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dr. Gustavus Brown Elementary
How many students attend Dr. Gustavus Brown Elementary?
Dr. Gustavus Brown Elementary has 412 students enrolled. It is a public school in Waldorf, MD. CCD year-over-year: 413 (2022-23) → 416 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr. Gustavus Brown Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Dr. Gustavus Brown Elementary is 13.7:1, which is 6% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dr. Gustavus Brown Elementary?
64.4% of students at Dr. Gustavus Brown Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dr. Gustavus Brown Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Dr. Gustavus Brown Elementary is African American at 61.4% of enrollment, in Waldorf, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dr. Gustavus Brown Elementary?
Dr. Gustavus Brown Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dr. Gustavus Brown Elementary rank among schools in Waldorf?
By Resource Investment Index, Dr. Gustavus Brown Elementary ranks #8 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.
What other schools are in Charles County Public Schools?
Besides Dr. Gustavus Brown Elementary, 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.