Daniel of St. Thomas Jenifer Elementary School

2820 Jenifer School Ln
Waldorf, MD 20603

jenifer.ccboe.com/

661 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Daniel of St. Thomas Jenifer Elementary School, located in Waldorf, Maryland, is a public school serving the Charles County Public Schools district. Named after a prominent Maryland historical figure, the school serves students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. It functions as a foundational learning environment, focusing on academic achievement, personal development, and the cultivation of a supportive community for its diverse student body.

The school places a strong emphasis on fostering a collaborative relationship between educators, students, and parents to ensure comprehensive student success. Beyond core academic subjects like literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, the school integrates technology and character education to prepare students for the middle school transition. Through its participation in the Charles County school system, the institution benefits from district-wide initiatives, extracurricular opportunities, and a structured curriculum designed to meet state standards while encouraging a positive and engaging school culture.

661

Total Students

41.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Daniel of St. Thomas Jenifer Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	22
Hispanic	137
Black	428
Asian	25
Two or More	45
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

Black
428 (64.8%)
Hispanic
137 (20.7%)
Two or More
45 (6.8%)
Asian
25 (3.8%)
White
22 (3.3%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3%)

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)932-9603
Website:	http://jenifer.ccboe.com/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	661
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	335
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	61

* 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 66

Kindergarten 102

Grade 1 101

Grade 2 81

Grade 3 114

Grade 4 94

Grade 5 103

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Daniel of St. Thomas Jenifer Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	66
Kindergarten	102
Grade 1	101
Grade 2	81
Grade 3	114
Grade 4	94
Grade 5	103

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Daniel of St. Thomas Jenifer Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	327	49.5%
Male	334	50.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)