Serving 494 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Eva Turner 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (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 69% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 494 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Eva Turner Elementary School serves the northeast part of its district in Waldorf, MD, covering an area of approximately 0.6 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with most residents living around 0.4 miles away from the school's edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Eva Turner Elementary School's student population of 494 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
494 students
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Motto
Expect SUCCESS – NOthing less... We make NO EXCUSES!
School Rankings
Eva Turner 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 Eva Turner Elementary School is 0.46, 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
#1050 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
20%
24%
Black
71%
32%
White
4%
31%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.4%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Eva Turner Elementary School's ranking?
Eva Turner Elementary School is ranked #1050 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Eva Turner Elementary School often compared to?
Eva Turner Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mary B. Neal Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Eva Turner Elementary School?
494 students attend Eva Turner Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Eva Turner Elementary School students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Eva Turner Elementary School?
Eva Turner Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Eva Turner Elementary School offer ?
Eva Turner Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Eva Turner Elementary School part of?
Eva Turner Elementary School is part of Charles County School District.
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