- Enrollment
- 1,960
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
William a. Diggs Elementary School held near 846 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 47.4 → 49.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 240027001565 · Waldorf, MD Other · MID · TRAD
876 enr · 18.6:1 · 31.9% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: North Point High School (1,960 students)
William a. Diggs Elementary School held near 846 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 47.4 → 49.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
William a. Diggs 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
William a. Diggs Elementary School
876 students
What this shows William a. Diggs Elementary School reports 876 students on the CCD universe file.
How William a. Diggs Elementary School compares
William a. Diggs 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
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 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
- 1,617
- 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
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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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651 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
J. P. Ryon Elementary School
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640 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
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 (~876 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 828 (2022-23) → 846 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.