Enrollment
1,230
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Waldorf, MD
Thomas Stone High School
Federal NCES profile for Thomas Stone High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 240027000607
👥 S:T ratio 36
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thomas Stone High School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Maryland schools.
- #2 of 4
- high schools in Waldorf · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 54.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Thomas Stone High School has class sizes larger than 70% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas Stone High School ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Waldorf, MD.
School address
District: Charles County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240027000607 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
77.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
54.6%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
+11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Thomas Stone High School compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at Thomas Stone High School
Thomas Stone High School is a higher-need, large high school in Waldorf, Maryland, enrolling 1,230 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16:1 puts it in the larger third of Maryland schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 54.6% lands close to the Maryland typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Maryland, bigger than 91% of state schools at 1,230 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,382 scored Maryland schools.
Against 132 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #59.
Its student body is led by African American (64%) and Hispanic or Latino (22%) (diversity index 54/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 20 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 246 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 43.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 5 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Waldorf's high schools, it stands alongside North Point High School (1,960 students): Thomas Stone High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16:1 vs 15.9:1).
Charles County Public Schools also operates North Point High School (1,960 students) and St. Charles High School (1,617 students) alongside Thomas Stone High 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 Thomas Stone High School compares
Thomas Stone High 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 | 16:1 | ▲ 10% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.6% | ▲ 11% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,230 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,230
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
54.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
16:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 70% in Maryland - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
43.6%
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 246 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 110 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
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 63.5%
Hispanic or Latino 22.0%
White 6.2%
Two or More 6.0%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 63.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.1, Thomas Stone High School is about as mixed as the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 20
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Charles County Public Schools, which includes Thomas Stone High 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 Thomas Stone High 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 |
| La Plata High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westlake High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Maurice J. Mcdonough High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Thomas Stone High 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
- 1,217
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,216
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,163
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar high schools in Waldorf
3 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high 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 (~1,230 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Thomas Stone High School
How many students attend Thomas Stone High School?
Thomas Stone High School has 1,230 students enrolled. It is a high school in Waldorf, MD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas Stone High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomas Stone High School is 16:1, which is 10% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Thomas Stone High School?
54.6% of students at Thomas Stone High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thomas Stone High School?
The largest demographic group at Thomas Stone High School is African American at 63.5% of enrollment, in Waldorf, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thomas Stone High School?
Thomas Stone High School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Thomas Stone High School rank among high schools in Waldorf?
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas Stone High School ranks #2 of 4 high 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 high schools in Waldorf on the city page.
Is Thomas Stone High School a good school?
Thomas Stone High School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Maryland schools. 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 Thomas Stone High School, Charles County Public Schools also operates North Point High School (1,960 students), St. Charles High School (1,617 students), and La Plata High School (1,217 students). See the Charles County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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