Serving 490 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Dr. James Craik Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is equal to the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 490 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dr. James Craik Elementary School's student population of 490 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
490 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dr. James Craik Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dr. James Craik Elementary School is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#524 out of 1343 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
11%
21%
Black
38%
33%
White
38%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dr. James Craik Elementary School's ranking?
Dr. James Craik Elementary School is ranked #524 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
How many students attend Dr. James Craik Elementary School?
490 students attend Dr. James Craik Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Dr. James Craik Elementary School students are Black, 38% of students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dr. James Craik Elementary School?
Dr. James Craik Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dr. James Craik Elementary School offer ?
Dr. James Craik Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Dr. James Craik Elementary School part of?
Dr. James Craik Elementary School is part of Charles County Public Schools School District.
School Reviews
2 11/11/2011
Principal is only concerned with test scores,does not understand development of children
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