Malcolm Elementary School

14760 Poplar Hill Rd
Waldorf, MD 20601

malcolm.ccboe.com/

415 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Malcolm Elementary School, located in Waldorf, Maryland, is a public school serving students in Charles County. As part of the Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) district, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive educational experience that emphasizes both academic achievement and character development. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state standards while fostering a supportive environment that encourages students to become life-long learners, critical thinkers, and responsible citizens within their community.

Beyond its core classroom instruction, Malcolm Elementary places a strong emphasis on student engagement through various extracurricular activities and a collaborative partnership between staff, students, and families. The school utilizes the district-wide resources provided by CCPS to ensure that students have access to technology, specialized support services, and enrichment programs. By maintaining a focus on inclusivity and academic growth, the school aims to create a nurturing atmosphere where students from diverse backgrounds can thrive and reach their full potential.

415

Total Students

30.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Malcolm Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	91
Hispanic	81
Black	183
Asian	3
Two or More	56
American Indian	1

Black
183 (44.1%)
White
91 (21.9%)
Hispanic
81 (19.5%)
Two or More
56 (13.5%)
Asian
3 (0.7%)
American Indian
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)645-2691
Website:	http://malcolm.ccboe.com/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	415
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	178
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	30

* 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 69

Grade 1 56

Grade 2 60

Grade 3 63

Grade 4 60

Grade 5 65