Dr. Gustavus Brown Elementary

421 University Dr
Waldorf, MD 20602

brown.ccboe.com/

413 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

413

Total Students

30.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dr. Gustavus Brown Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	18
Hispanic	86
Black	274
Asian	3
Two or More	29
American Indian	3

Black
274 (66.3 %)
Hispanic
86 (20.8 %)
Two or More
29 (7.0 %)
White
18 (4.4 %)
Asian
3 (0.7 %)
American Indian
3 (0.7 %)

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)645-1330
Website:	http://brown.ccboe.com/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	413
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	245
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	34

* 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 65

Grade 1 42

Grade 2 59

Grade 3 58

Grade 4 60

Grade 5 74

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Dr. Gustavus Brown Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	55
Kindergarten	65
Grade 1	42
Grade 2	59
Grade 3	58
Grade 4	60
Grade 5	74

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Dr. Gustavus Brown Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	207	50.1%
Male	206	49.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)