C. PAUL BARNHART ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

C. Paul Barnhart Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Charles County Public Schools school district, located in Waldorf, MD with about 698 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 40 teachers, C. Paul Barnhart Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

C. Paul Barnhart Elementary School, located in Waldorf, Maryland, is a public school serving students in Charles County. As part of the Charles County Public Schools district, the institution is dedicated to providing a comprehensive academic foundation for its students, typically ranging from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. The school is named in honor of C. Paul Barnhart, reflecting the district’s commitment to community-rooted education and its emphasis on fostering an environment where students can develop both core academic skills and positive character traits.

The school operates with a focus on student achievement, utilizing the state-aligned curriculum to prepare children for their future educational endeavors. In addition to core subjects like mathematics, reading, and science, the school emphasizes a supportive culture that encourages parental involvement and community engagement. By leveraging the resources provided by the Charles County Public School system, Barnhart Elementary strives to maintain a safe, inclusive, and effective learning environment tailored to meet the diverse needs of its student population.

For more information, contact C. Paul Barnhart Elementary School at (301) 645-9053 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.