Serving 640 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, J. P. Ryon 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 9% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). 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 95% 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: 640 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: J. P. Ryon Elementary School serves the northeast part of Waldorf, MD, covering an area of approximately 10.6 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 1.9 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 4.7 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
J. P. Ryon Elementary School's student population of 640 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
640 students
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Year Founded
1969
School Motto
WE FLY H.I.G.H. - J. P. Ryon Cardinal Scholars have HONOR! INTEGRITY! GRIT! and HOPE!
School Rankings
J. P. Ryon 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 J. P. Ryon Elementary School is 0.59, 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
#1123 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
29%
24%
Black
57%
32%
White
5%
31%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
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 J. P. Ryon Elementary School's ranking?
J. P. Ryon Elementary School is ranked #1123 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are J. P. Ryon Elementary School often compared to?
J. P. Ryon 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?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend J. P. Ryon Elementary School?
640 students attend J. P. Ryon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of J. P. Ryon Elementary School students are Black, 29% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of J. P. Ryon Elementary School?
J. P. Ryon Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does J. P. Ryon Elementary School offer ?
J. P. Ryon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is J. P. Ryon Elementary School part of?
J. P. Ryon Elementary School is part of Charles County School District.
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