C. Paul Barnhart Elementary School

4800 Lancaster Circle
Waldorf, MD 20603

barnhart.ccboe.com/

575 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

575

Total Students

42.8

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

63.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for C. Paul Barnhart Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	15
Hispanic	79
Black	423
Asian	18
Two or More	37
American Indian	3

Black
423 (73.6 %)
Hispanic
79 (13.7 %)
Two or More
37 (6.4 %)
Asian
18 (3.1 %)
White
15 (2.6 %)
American Indian
3 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Charles County Public Schools
Phone:	(301)645-9053
Website:	http://barnhart.ccboe.com/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	575
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	285
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	77

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 55

Kindergarten 90

Grade 1 86

Grade 2 82

Grade 3 92

Grade 4 80

Grade 5 90

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for C. Paul Barnhart Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	55
Kindergarten	90
Grade 1	86
Grade 2	82
Grade 3	92
Grade 4	80
Grade 5	90

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for C. Paul Barnhart Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	285	49.6%
Male	290	50.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)