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Indian Head Elementary School

4200 Indian Head Hwy
Indian Head, MD 20640
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 454 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Indian Head Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 454 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 85%
  • : Bottom 50% in MD
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

School Overview

Indian Head Elementary School's student population of 454 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
454 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Year Founded
1976
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Sat. Jun 13, 2026
School Mascot
Braves

School Rankings

Indian Head Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Indian Head Elementary School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MD)
#975 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
15-19%
27%
20-24%
45%
11-19%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
14%
23%
Black
55%
33%
White
15%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.64
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Braves
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Indian Head Elementary School's ranking?
Indian Head Elementary School is ranked #975 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Indian Head Elementary School often compared to?
Indian Head Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gale-bailey Elementary School, J. C. Parks Elementary School, Walter J. Mitchell Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Indian Head Elementary School?
454 students attend Indian Head Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Indian Head Elementary School students are Black, 15% of students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Indian Head Elementary School?
Indian Head Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Indian Head Elementary School offer ?
Indian Head Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Indian Head Elementary School part of?
Indian Head Elementary School is part of Charles County School District.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 454 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 85%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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