William B. Wade Elementary School

2300 Smallwood Dr W
Waldorf, MD 20603

wade.ccboe.com/

642 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

William B. Wade Elementary School, located in Waldorf, Maryland, is a prominent part of the Charles County Public Schools system. Named after a longtime educator and community leader, the school serves a diverse student population with a commitment to fostering both academic excellence and personal character development. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to learning, encouraging students to engage in critical thinking while providing a supportive environment that addresses the individual needs of every child.

Beyond its core curriculum, William B. Wade Elementary is known for its active school community and focus on parental involvement. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities and programs designed to enrich the student experience, ranging from academic clubs to initiatives focused on social-emotional growth. By maintaining strong partnerships between staff, families, and the surrounding Waldorf community, the school aims to prepare its students to become productive, responsible citizens and lifelong learners.

642

Total Students

39.7

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for William B. Wade Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	53
Hispanic	79
Black	409
Asian	30
Two or More	71

Black
409 (63.7 %)
Hispanic
79 (12.3 %)
Two or More
71 (11.1 %)
White
53 (8.3 %)
Asian
30 (4.7 %)

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)932-4304
Website:	http://wade.ccboe.com/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	642
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	307
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	65

* 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 42

Kindergarten 94

Grade 1 87

Grade 2 103

Grade 3 112

Grade 4 99

Grade 5 105

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for William B. Wade Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	42
Kindergarten	94
Grade 1	87
Grade 2	103
Grade 3	112
Grade 4	99
Grade 5	105

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for William B. Wade Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	314	48.9%
Male	328	51.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)