- Enrollment
- 1,960
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Indian Head, MD
Indian Head Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Indian Head Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240027000591
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Indian Head Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Indian Head · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 60.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Indian Head Elementary School has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Indian Head Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Indian Head, MD.
School address
District: Charles County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240027000591 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Indian Head Elementary School held near 454 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 33.3 → 32.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 240027000591 · Indian Head, MD Other · SMALL · TRAD
443 enr · 13.4:1 · 60.8% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: North Point High School (1,960 students)
Indian Head Elementary School held near 454 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 33.3 → 32.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Indian Head 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 443
Indian Head Elementary School
443 students
What this shows Indian Head Elementary School reports 443 students on the CCD universe file.
How Indian Head Elementary School compares
Indian Head 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 8% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.8% | ▲ 24% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 443 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
443
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 35% in Maryland - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.2%
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 443 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 55.5%
Hispanic or Latino 16.3%
White 16.0%
Two or More 9.9%
Asian 2.3%
Largest group: African American at 55.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.9, Indian Head Elementary School 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 Indian Head Elementary School 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 Indian Head 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
Similar other schools in Indian Head
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~443 students)
Frequently asked questions about Indian Head Elementary School
How many students attend Indian Head Elementary School?
Indian Head Elementary School has 443 students enrolled. It is a public school in Indian Head, MD. CCD year-over-year: 459 (2022-23) → 454 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Indian Head Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Indian Head Elementary School is 13.4:1, which is 8% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 15% 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 Indian Head Elementary School?
60.8% of students at Indian Head Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Indian Head Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Indian Head Elementary School is African American at 55.5% of enrollment, in Indian Head, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Indian Head Elementary School?
Indian Head Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Indian Head Elementary School rank among public schools in Indian Head?
By Resource Investment Index, Indian Head Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Indian Head, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Indian Head on the city page.
What other schools are in Charles County Public Schools?
Besides Indian Head 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.