Dr. Samuel A. Mudd Elementary School

820 Stone Ave
Waldorf, MD 20602

mudd.ccboe.com/

497 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Dr. Samuel A. Mudd Elementary School, located in Waldorf, Maryland, is a public school serving students within the Charles County Public Schools district. The school is named in honor of Dr. Samuel A. Mudd, a local historical figure, and is committed to providing a supportive academic environment that fosters student growth, character development, and foundational literacy and numeracy skills. The school emphasizes a partnership between educators, families, and the community to ensure that students are prepared for their future academic endeavors.

As part of the Charles County school system, the institution focuses on implementing comprehensive curricula that align with state standards while promoting a safe and inclusive atmosphere. Students at the school have access to various extracurricular opportunities and resources designed to nurture their individual talents. Through a combination of rigorous instruction and a focus on social-emotional learning, Dr. Samuel A. Mudd Elementary strives to create a well-rounded educational experience that encourages lifelong learning and civic responsibility.

497

Total Students

34.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

77.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dr. Samuel A. Mudd Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	15
Hispanic	113
Black	325
Asian	4
Two or More	37
American Indian	3

Black
325 (65.4%)
Hispanic
113 (22.7%)
Two or More
37 (7.4%)
White
15 (3.0%)
Asian
4 (0.8%)
American Indian
3 (0.6%)

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)645-3686
Website:	http://mudd.ccboe.com/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	497
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	345
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	42

* 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 65

Kindergarten 56

Grade 1 67

Grade 2 91

Grade 3 71

Grade 4 80

Grade 5 67

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Dr. Samuel A. Mudd Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	65
Kindergarten	56
Grade 1	67
Grade 2	91
Grade 3	71
Grade 4	80
Grade 5	67

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Dr. Samuel A. Mudd Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	236	47.5%
Male	261	52.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)