At a glance
Reported students
443
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
32
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Maryland elementary enrollment
42nd percentile
Compared with 887 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
652
Indian Head Elementary School: 443 reported students.
State peer staffing position
50th percentile
13.8:1 reported; state peer median 13.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 372
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.6:1
What the reported data says about Indian Head Elementary School
Indian Head Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Indian Head. It is one of 41 current school records connected to Charles County Public Schools. NCES reports 443 students for 2024–25.
Among 887 elementary schools in Maryland with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 472 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 42nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.8:1, close to the Maryland median of 13.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (55.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (16.3%). English learners represent 1.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Indian Head Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 13.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 32 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 9.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 63%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.33
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White16%
- Hispanic16.3%
- Black55.5%
- Asian2.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial9.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Charles County Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Dr. Thomas L. Higdon Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
428 reported students
Malcolm Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
415 reported students
Dr. Gustavus Brown Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
412 reported students
Eva Turner Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
494 reported students
Dr. Samuel A. Mudd Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
497 reported students
Dr. James Craik Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
520 reported students
Public schools near Indian Head Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gale-Bailey Elementary School Elementary · Charles County Public Schools | PK–05 | 344 | 2.8 mi |
| J. C. Parks Elementary School Elementary · Charles County Public Schools | PK–05 | 653 | 5.1 mi |
| Potomac View Elementary Elementary · Prince William County Public Schools | PK–05 | 557 | 5.4 mi |
| Belmont Elementary Elementary · Prince William County Public Schools | PK–05 | 492 | 5.5 mi |
| Featherstone Elementary Elementary · Prince William County Public Schools | PK–05 | 452 | 5.8 mi |
| Mary G. Porter Traditional Elementary · Prince William County Public Schools | 01–08 | 679 | 6.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Indian Head Elementary School
What grades does Indian Head Elementary School serve?
Indian Head Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Charles County Public Schools.
How many students attend Indian Head Elementary School?
Indian Head Elementary School reported 443 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 42nd percentile among 887 Maryland elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 372 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Indian Head Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 13.8:1, based on 443 students and 32 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Maryland median for the same school level is 13.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Indian Head Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Indian Head Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Charles County Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Indian Head Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
63% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Indian Head Elementary School in?
Indian Head Elementary School is part of Charles County Public Schools, based in La Plata, MD, which operates 41 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Indian Head Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Gale-Bailey Elementary School (2.8 mi), J. C. Parks Elementary School (5.1 mi), Potomac View Elementary (5.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.