Serving 412 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Dr. Gustavus Brown 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 412 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Dr. Gustavus Brown Elementary serves the northeast part of Waldorf, MD, encompassing an area of approximately 4.8 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive to the school within 5-10 minutes, while the furthest edge of the attendance zone is about 2.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dr. Gustavus Brown Elementary School's student population of 412 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
412 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Dr. Gustavus Brown 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 Dr. Gustavus Brown Elementary School is 0.56, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#861 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
7%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
26%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
61%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.7%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dr. Gustavus Brown Elementary School's ranking?
Dr. Gustavus Brown Elementary School is ranked #861 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Dr. Gustavus Brown Elementary School often compared to?
Dr. Gustavus Brown Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like C. Paul Barnhart Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Dr. Gustavus Brown Elementary School?
412 students attend Dr. Gustavus Brown Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Dr. Gustavus Brown Elementary School students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dr. Gustavus Brown Elementary School?
Dr. Gustavus Brown Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dr. Gustavus Brown Elementary School offer ?
Dr. Gustavus Brown Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Dr. Gustavus Brown Elementary School part of?
Dr. Gustavus Brown Elementary School is part of Charles County School District.
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