J. C. Parks Elementary School

3505 Livingston Rd
Indian Head, MD 20640

parks.ccboe.com/

653 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

J. C. Parks Elementary School, located in Indian Head, Maryland, serves as a cornerstone of the local community within the Charles County Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging academic environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and character development. By prioritizing a well-rounded curriculum, the faculty and staff aim to provide students with the foundational skills necessary for success in their future educational endeavors while promoting a culture of inclusivity and mutual respect among its diverse student body.

Beyond its academic offerings, J. C. Parks Elementary is deeply integrated into the Indian Head area, often serving as a hub for student-centered activities and community involvement. The school places a significant focus on collaboration between educators, parents, and the broader community to ensure that every student has access to the resources and support needed to thrive. With a mission rooted in excellence and personal development, the school strives to prepare its students to become responsible, life-long learners and active contributors to society.

653

Total Students

39.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for J. C. Parks Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	36
Hispanic	133
Black	406
Asian	19
Two or More	54
American Indian	5

Black
406 (62.2%)
Hispanic
133 (20.4%)
Two or More
54 (8.3%)
White
36 (5.5%)
Asian
19 (2.9%)
American Indian
5 (0.8%)

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)375-7444
Website:	http://parks.ccboe.com/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	653
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	322
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	68

* 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 58

Kindergarten 93

Grade 1 88

Grade 2 106

Grade 3 114

Grade 4 86

Grade 5 108