J. P. Ryon Elementary School

12140 Vivian Adams Dr
Waldorf, MD 20601

ryon.ccboe.com/

640 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

J.P. Ryon Elementary School, located in Waldorf, Maryland, is a public school serving the Charles County community. Operating under the Charles County Public Schools district, the school focuses on providing a foundational academic experience for students in the primary grade levels. Its mission is centered on fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages both academic achievement and social-emotional growth, aiming to prepare students for the transition to middle school and beyond.

The school is deeply integrated into the Waldorf area, emphasizing collaboration between educators, students, and families to create a cohesive educational community. Through the school’s website and district resources, parents can stay engaged with curriculum standards, extracurricular opportunities, and school-wide initiatives designed to enhance student development. By balancing traditional instruction with modern educational practices, J.P. Ryon strives to cultivate a positive school culture where students are encouraged to reach their full potential.

640

Total Students

42.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

68.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for J. P. Ryon Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	36
Hispanic	137
Black	400
Asian	7
Two or More	57
American Indian	3

Black
400 (62.5 %)
Hispanic
137 (21.4 %)
Two or More
57 (8.9 %)
White
36 (5.6 %)
Asian
7 (1.1 %)
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)645-3090
Website:	http://ryon.ccboe.com/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	640
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	374
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	64

* 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 71

Kindergarten 101

Grade 1 79

Grade 2 79

Grade 3 97

Grade 4 106

Grade 5 107

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for J. P. Ryon Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	71
Kindergarten	101
Grade 1	79
Grade 2	79
Grade 3	97
Grade 4	106
Grade 5	107

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for J. P. Ryon Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	313	48.9%
Male	327	51.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)