DR. GUSTAVUS BROWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Dr. Gustavus Brown Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Charles County Public Schools school district, located in Waldorf, MD with about 474 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. 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 32 teachers, Dr. Gustavus Brown Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

Dr. Gustavus Brown Elementary School, located in Waldorf, Maryland, is a public school serving the Charles County Public Schools district. Dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging academic environment, the school emphasizes foundational learning and personal development for students in the primary grades. Its curriculum is designed to meet state standards while promoting critical thinking and social-emotional growth, ensuring that students are well-prepared for the transition to middle school.

The school is known for its strong sense of community, frequently encouraging active parental involvement and partnerships between educators and families. By utilizing resources provided by the Charles County school system, Dr. Gustavus Brown Elementary focuses on creating an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best. Through a blend of rigorous instruction and extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to cultivate both academic excellence and positive character development in all its students.

For more information, contact Dr. Gustavus Brown Elementary at (301) 645-1330 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

421 University Dr
Waldorf, MD 20602
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DR. GUSTAVUS BROWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Waldorf, MD with about 474 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Maryland

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
474
Teachers:
32.91
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 474 students

Black or African American
59.7%
White
15.8%
Hispanic/Latino
14.1%
Two or more races
8.9%
Asian
0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
48.5%
Male
51.5%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.