Enrollment
443
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
60.8%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Indian Head Elementary School compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at Indian Head Elementary School
Indian Head Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Indian Head, Maryland, enrolling 443 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Maryland schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 60.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 443 puts it in the smaller 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 #215.
Its student body is led by African American (56%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%) (diversity index 63/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 443 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Indian Head's public schools, it stands alongside J. C. Parks Elementary School (653 students): Indian Head Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.4:1 vs 17.6:1).
Charles County Public Schools also operates North Point High School (1,960 students) and St. Charles High School (1,617 students) alongside Indian Head 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 Indian Head Elementary School compares
Indian Head 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Charles County Public Schools, which includes Indian Head 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 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
- 1,960
- 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 Indian Head
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~443 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.4:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Indian Head Elementary School a good school?
Indian Head Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median. 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 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.
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