Serving 586 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Daniel Of St. Thomas Jenifer 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 11% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 586 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Daniel Of St. Thomas Jenifer Elementary School's student population of 586 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
586 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Daniel Of St. Thomas Jenifer Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Daniel Of St. Thomas Jenifer Elementary School is 0.53, 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
#1055 out of 1347 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
18%
21%
Black
66%
33%
White
4%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Daniel Of St. Thomas Jenifer Elementary School's ranking?
Daniel Of St. Thomas Jenifer Elementary School is ranked #1055 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Daniel Of St. Thomas Jenifer Elementary School often compared to?
Daniel Of St. Thomas Jenifer Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like C. Paul Barnhart Elementary School, Berry Elementary School, Dr. James Craik Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Daniel Of St. Thomas Jenifer Elementary School?
586 students attend Daniel Of St. Thomas Jenifer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Daniel Of St. Thomas Jenifer Elementary School students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Daniel Of St. Thomas Jenifer Elementary School?
Daniel Of St. Thomas Jenifer Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Daniel Of St. Thomas Jenifer Elementary School offer ?
Daniel Of St. Thomas Jenifer Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Daniel Of St. Thomas Jenifer Elementary School part of?
Daniel Of St. Thomas Jenifer Elementary School is part of Charles County Public Schools School District.
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