- Enrollment
- 1,960
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Newburg, MD
Dr. Thomas L. Higdon Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Dr. Thomas L. Higdon Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240027000610
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dr. Thomas L. Higdon Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median.
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 33.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 428
- students enrolled
Dr. Thomas L. Higdon Elementary School has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Charles County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240027000610 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Dr. Thomas L. Higdon Elementary School held near 408 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 28.6 → 28.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 240027000610 · Newburg, MD Other · SMALL · TRAD
428 enr · 15.3:1 · 33.6% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: North Point High School (1,960 students)
Dr. Thomas L. Higdon Elementary School held near 408 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE held 28.6 → 28.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Dr. Thomas L. Higdon Elementary School 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 428
Dr. Thomas L. Higdon Elementary School
428 students
What this shows Dr. Thomas L. Higdon Elementary School reports 428 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dr. Thomas L. Higdon Elementary School compares
Dr. Thomas L. Higdon Elementary School 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 | 15.3:1 | ▲ 6% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.6% | ▼ 31% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 428 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
428
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% below the Maryland average of 49.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 61% in Maryland - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.3%
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 428 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.9%
African American 16.4%
Two or More 8.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 68.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.9, Dr. Thomas L. Higdon Elementary School is less 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. Thomas L. Higdon Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Point High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| St. Charles High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thomas Stone High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| La Plata High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westlake High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dr. Thomas L. Higdon Elementary School'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
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 (~428 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Dr. Thomas L. Higdon Elementary School
How many students attend Dr. Thomas L. Higdon Elementary School?
Dr. Thomas L. Higdon Elementary School has 428 students enrolled. It is a public school in Newburg, MD. CCD year-over-year: 411 (2022-23) → 408 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr. Thomas L. Higdon Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dr. Thomas L. Higdon Elementary School is 15.3:1, which is 6% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dr. Thomas L. Higdon Elementary School?
33.6% of students at Dr. Thomas L. Higdon Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dr. Thomas L. Higdon Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Dr. Thomas L. Higdon Elementary School is White at 68.9% of enrollment, in Newburg, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dr. Thomas L. Higdon Elementary School?
Dr. Thomas L. Higdon Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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).
What other schools are in Charles County Public Schools?
Besides Dr. Thomas L. Higdon 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.