Dr. James Craik Elementary School

7725 Marshall Corner Rd
Pomfret, MD 20675
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
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%
  • : Top 50% in MD
  • : 20% (Top 50%)
  • : 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)
Total Students
490 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
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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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MD)
#524 out of 1343 schools
(Top 50%)
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20%
20%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Dr. James Craik Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
30%
36%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Dr. James Craik Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maryland by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
2%
7%
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Hispanic
11%
21%
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Black
38%
33%
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White
38%
34%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.69
This chart display the diversity score of Dr. James Craik Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
38%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 490 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 20% (Top 50%)
  • : 30% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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