Dr. Thomas L. Higdon Elementary School

12872 Rock Point Rd
Newburg, MD 20664

higdon.ccboe.com/

428 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Dr. Thomas L. Higdon Elementary School, located in Newburg, Maryland, is part of the Charles County Public Schools system. Serving students in the rural areas of Charles County, the school is named in honor of Dr. Thomas L. Higdon, a well-regarded local physician who served the community for many years. The school serves as a central hub for its surrounding neighborhoods, emphasizing a supportive learning environment that focuses on both academic development and the personal growth of its student body.

The school is committed to fostering a strong partnership between educators, students, and families to ensure student success. Its curriculum aligns with Maryland state standards, with a focus on core subjects like literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. Beyond the classroom, Dr. Thomas L. Higdon Elementary encourages student participation in various extracurricular activities and school-wide events, aiming to build a well-rounded educational experience that prepares students for their transition to middle school and beyond.

428

Total Students

28.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

40.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dr. Thomas L. Higdon Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	295
Hispanic	18
Black	70
Asian	3
Two or More	36
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	1

White
295 (68.9%)
Black
70 (16.4%)
Two or More
36 (8.4%)
Hispanic
18 (4.2%)
American Indian
5 (1.2%)
Asian
3 (0.7%)
Pacific Islander
1 (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)934-4091
Website:	http://higdon.ccboe.com/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	428
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	148
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* 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 36

Kindergarten 61

Grade 1 67

Grade 2 69

Grade 3 56

Grade 4 67

Grade 5 72