William A. Diggs Elementary School

2615 Davis Rd
Waldorf, MD 20603

(301)753-2081

diggs.ccboe.com/

828 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

William A. Diggs Elementary School, located in Waldorf, Maryland, is a key part of the Charles County Public Schools system. Named after William A. Diggs, a prominent local educator and community leader, the school serves a diverse population of elementary-aged students. It is known for fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and active parent-teacher collaboration to ensure students reach their full potential.

The school’s curriculum focuses on building a strong foundation in core academic subjects while integrating technology and creative learning opportunities. Beyond the classroom, William A. Diggs Elementary encourages students to engage in extracurricular activities and school-wide initiatives that promote community service and social responsibility. With a commitment to maintaining high standards of instruction and inclusivity, the school strives to prepare its students for success in middle school and beyond.

828

Total Students

47.4

Full-Time Teachers

17.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for William A. Diggs Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	68
Hispanic	99
Black	561
Asian	36
Two or More	59
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	3

Black
561 (67.8 %)
Hispanic
99 (12.0 %)
White
68 (8.2 %)
Two or More
59 (7.1 %)
Asian
36 (4.3 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.4 %)
American Indian
2 (0.2 %)

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)753-2081
Website:	http://diggs.ccboe.com/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	828
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	304
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	55

* 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 41

Kindergarten 113

Grade 1 129

Grade 2 132

Grade 3 125

Grade 4 141

Grade 5 147