- Enrollment
- 1,960
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Waldorf, MD
J. P. Ryon Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for J. P. Ryon Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240027000593
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
J. P. Ryon Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median.
- #9 of 12
- schools in Waldorf · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 64.8%
- free-lunch eligible
J. P. Ryon Elementary School has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, J. P. Ryon Elementary School ranks #9 of 12 schools in Waldorf, MD.
School address
District: Charles County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240027000593 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
J. P. Ryon Elementary School held near 619 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 42.2 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-21 students YoY 240027000593 · Waldorf, MD Other · MID · TRAD
640 enr · 15.2:1 · 64.8% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: North Point High School (1,960 students)
J. P. Ryon Elementary School held near 619 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 42.2 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
J. P. Ryon 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 640
J. P. Ryon Elementary School
640 students
What this shows J. P. Ryon Elementary School reports 640 students on the CCD universe file.
How J. P. Ryon Elementary School compares
J. P. Ryon 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 | 15.2:1 | ▲ 5% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.8% | ▲ 32% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 640 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
640
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 60% in Maryland - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.8%
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 640 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 57.2%
Hispanic or Latino 29.1%
Two or More 7.7%
White 4.8%
Asian 1.3%
Largest group: African American at 57.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.0, J. P. Ryon 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 J. P. Ryon 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thomas Stone High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar 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 J. P. Ryon 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
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Berry Elementary School
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Daniel of St. Thomas Jenifer Elementary School
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661 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
William B. Wade Elementary School
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Mary B. Neal Elementary School
Standard public school
626 students 13.6:1 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 (~640 students)
Frequently asked questions about J. P. Ryon Elementary School
How many students attend J. P. Ryon Elementary School?
J. P. Ryon Elementary School has 640 students enrolled. It is a public school in Waldorf, MD. CCD year-over-year: 640 (2022-23) → 619 (2023-24), nearly flat (-21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at J. P. Ryon Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at J. P. Ryon Elementary School is 15.2:1, which is 5% 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 J. P. Ryon Elementary School?
64.8% of students at J. P. Ryon Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of J. P. Ryon Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at J. P. Ryon Elementary School is African American at 57.2% of enrollment, in Waldorf, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for J. P. Ryon Elementary School?
J. P. Ryon Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 J. P. Ryon Elementary School rank among schools in Waldorf?
By Resource Investment Index, J. P. Ryon Elementary School ranks #9 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 J. P. Ryon 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.