Serving 653 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, J. C. Parks Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 25% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 653 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
J. C. Parks Elementary School's student population of 653 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
653 students
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
School Rankings
J. C. Parks 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. C. Parks Elementary School is 0.57, 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
#737 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
20%
24%
Black
62%
32%
White
6%
31%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
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. C. Parks Elementary School's ranking?
J. C. Parks Elementary School is ranked #737 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are J. C. Parks Elementary School often compared to?
J. C. Parks Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like William A. Diggs Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend J. C. Parks Elementary School?
653 students attend J. C. Parks Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of J. C. Parks Elementary School students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of J. C. Parks Elementary School?
J. C. Parks Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does J. C. Parks Elementary School offer ?
J. C. Parks Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is J. C. Parks Elementary School part of?
J. C. Parks Elementary School is part of Charles County School District.
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