Enrollment
876
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Waldorf, MD
William a. Diggs Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for William a. Diggs Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240027001565
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
William a. Diggs Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Maryland schools.
- #3 of 12
- schools in Waldorf · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.6:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 31.9%
- free-lunch eligible
William a. Diggs Elementary School has class sizes larger than 93% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, William a. Diggs Elementary School ranks #3 of 12 schools in Waldorf, MD.
School address
District: Charles County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240027001565 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
47.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.6:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
+28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.9%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
-35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How William a. Diggs Elementary School compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at William a. Diggs Elementary School
William a. Diggs Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Waldorf, Maryland, enrolling 876 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.6:1 is larger than about 93% of Maryland schools and 28% above the 14.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 31.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 876 puts it in the larger third of Maryland schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,382 scored Maryland schools.
Against 221 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #121.
Its student body is led by African American (68%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%) (diversity index 51/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 438 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
17.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Waldorf's public schools, it stands alongside Arthur Middleton Elementary School (774 students): William a. Diggs Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (18.6:1 vs 20.4:1).
Charles County Public Schools also operates North Point High School (1,960 students) and St. Charles High School (1,617 students) alongside William a. Diggs 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 William a. Diggs Elementary School compares
William a. Diggs 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 | 18.6:1 | ▲ 28% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.9% | ▼ 35% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 876 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
876
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
31.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 93% in Maryland - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 438 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 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 67.9%
Hispanic or Latino 14.2%
White 7.6%
Two or More 6.2%
Asian 3.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 67.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.8, William a. Diggs Elementary School is about as mixed as 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 William a. Diggs 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 William a. Diggs Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Point High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| St. Charles High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thomas Stone High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| La Plata High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westlake High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to William a. Diggs 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 Waldorf
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Arthur Middleton Elementary School
Standard public school
774 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
Berry Elementary School
Standard public school
726 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Daniel of St. Thomas Jenifer Elementary School
Standard public school
661 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
William B. Wade Elementary School
Standard public school
651 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
J. P. Ryon Elementary School
Standard public school
640 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Mary B. Neal Elementary School
Standard public school
626 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
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 (~876 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about William a. Diggs Elementary School
How many students attend William a. Diggs Elementary School?
William a. Diggs Elementary School has 876 students enrolled. It is a public school in Waldorf, MD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William a. Diggs Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at William a. Diggs Elementary School is 18.6:1, which is 28% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at William a. Diggs Elementary School?
31.9% of students at William a. Diggs Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of William a. Diggs Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at William a. Diggs Elementary School is African American at 67.9% of enrollment, in Waldorf, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for William a. Diggs Elementary School?
William a. Diggs Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 William a. Diggs Elementary School rank among schools in Waldorf?
By Resource Investment Index, William a. Diggs Elementary School ranks #3 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.
Is William a. Diggs Elementary School a good school?
William a. Diggs Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% 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 William a. Diggs 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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