Beta You're viewing our redesigned school page. Prefer the classic layout?

Dr. James Craik Elementary School

Q: Is Dr. James Craik Elementary School a good school?

Dr. James Craik Elementary School ranks 397 th of 864 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

397^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 864 Maryland Elementary Schools

Better than 54% of Maryland elementary schools

Summary

Dr. James Craik Elementary School in Pomfret, MD, serves 520 students from Pre-Kindergarten through 5th grade and is part of the Charles County Public Schools district.

Dr. James Craik stands out from nearby schools for its exceptional performance in Mathematics and Science. In the 2025-2026 school year, 32.7% of students were proficient in Math—nearly double the district average of 17% and far surpassing peers like William B. Wade Elementary School (21%) and Arthur Middleton Elementary School (20.5%). In 5th Grade Science, 37.1% of students were proficient, significantly outperforming the district (23.4%) and the state (32.4%), and leaving nearby schools like Dr. Gustavus Brown Elementary (10.7%) far behind. The school also boasts a low chronic absenteeism rate of 16.9%, compared to the district average of 26.6%, and a lower rate of economic disadvantage (39.04% free/reduced lunch) than many local schools, such as C. Paul Barnhart Elementary School (60.54%).

While Dr. James Craik has experienced a decade-long decline in statewide ranking—from the 88th percentile in 2016 to the 54th percentile in 2026—it remains a high-performing school within its district. Its English Language Arts proficiency (47.4%) is above the district average (45.6%) but below the state average (51.7%), with 3rd grade showing the largest gap. The school is particularly effective at supporting students from low socio-economic backgrounds, who ranked in the 73rd percentile statewide in 2020-2021. With a lower student-teacher ratio (13.3) and higher per-student spending ($19,177) than many peers, the school appears to translate its resources into strong academic outcomes, making it a compelling choice for families seeking a math and science-focused elementary education.

520

Students ?

13.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$19,177

Per pupil spending ?

39%

Free/discounted lunch ?

7725 Marshall Corner Rd
Pomfret, MD 20675

(301) 934-4270

District: Charles County Public Schools

Students who attend Dr. James Craik Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Maurice J. McDonough High School

Racial breakdown:

African American:

40.6%

White:

31.5%

Hispanic:

16.2%

See top rated Maryland elementary schools

Compare Dr. James Craik Elementary School to nearby elementary schools!

At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 88th percentile in 2016 → 54th in 2026

Strengths

✓Above the Maryland median (54th percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 34 percentile points since 2016

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school40%

District avg31%

Maryland avg39%

397^th of 864

Maryland public elementary schools ?

Top 46%▼ down 34 pts since 2016

From top 12% (2016) to top 46% (2026)

See the entire ranking list of Maryland Elementary Schools →

★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

6^th of 22Elementary Schools in the Charles County Public Schools

20^th of 25Charles County Public Schools among Maryland districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2026	51.9	397 of 864	54.1%	★★★☆☆
2025	65.3	291 of 865	66.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	66.5	266 of 859	69.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	67.5	256 of 855	70.1%	★★★★☆
2022	69.1	265 of 862	69.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	53.8	264 of 802	67.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	80.6	161 of 853	81.1%	★★★★☆
2018	83.5	132 of 857	84.6%	★★★★☆
2017	78.5	188 of 847	77.8%	★★★★☆
2016	88.6	99 of 845	88.3%	★★★★☆
2015	86.2	120 of 859	86.0%	★★★★☆
2014	89.0	11 of 867	98.7%	★★★★★
2013	88.5	10 of 847	98.8%	★★★★★
2012	86.9	10 of 857	98.8%	★★★★★
2011	77.6	147 of 853	82.8%	★★★★☆
2010	81.3	110 of 855	87.1%	★★★★☆
2009	78.9	144 of 850	83.1%	★★★★☆
2008	79.0	145 of 838	82.7%	★★★★☆
2007	15.7	714 of 818	12.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	15.1	701 of 804	12.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2005	12.7	722 of 805	10.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2004	19.6	673 of 803	16.2%	★☆☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	42.2	251 of 504	50.2%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	60.8	208 of 796	73.9%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	55.8	147 of 546	73.1%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	42.3	347 of 788	56.0%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	40.0	287 of 528	45.6%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Female (2021)74th percentile+7 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2021)73rd percentile+6 vs school

Male (2021)56th percentile-11 vs school

African American (2021)50th percentile-17 vs school

White (2021)46th percentile-21 vs school

By subject vs Maryland (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts47%-4 vs state

Science37%+5 vs state

Mathematics33%+6 vs state

5.0

1 rating · 1 written review

5★1

4★0

3★0

2★0

1★0

Rate Dr. James Craik Elementary School

Have first-hand experience? A quick rating - and a sentence or two about what stands out (teachers, academics, safety, communication) - helps other families know what to expect.

Takes about a minute. We email you a link to verify your review - your address is never shown publicly.

Tap a star to rate

What people are saying

by a parent
Saturday, July 2, 2011

My daughter had a wonderful first year at Dr. James Craik. Her teacher was easily accessible and I felt like she knew my child very well. I have nothing but good things to say about the school! Close Quote

Schools Near Dr. James Craik Elementary School

Load more schools when map is moved

Ranking:

E Elementary M Middle H High A Alternative P Private

Choose columns to see: Summary School Students/Teachers Ranking Test Scores Finance All

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				MCAP Mathematics (2026)				MCAP English Language Arts (2026)				MCAP Science (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MCAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MCAP Mathematics All Grades	MCAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts All Grades	MCAP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Dr. James Craik Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7725 Marshall Corner Rd	Pomfret	20675	Charles County	Charles County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 934-4270	520	39	13.3	39.0%	164 (31.5%)	211 (40.6%)	84 (16.2%)	13 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (9.2%)	51.9	397^th of 864 public elementary schools	54.1%		65.3	291^st of 865 public elementary schools	66.4%	106	33.3	38.3	27.0	32.7	43.9	48.8	49.4	47.4	37.1	$19,177	$874	$18,304
J. C. Parks Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3505 Livingston Rd	Indian Head	20640	Charles County	Charles County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 375-7444	653	39	16.7	59.7%	36 (5.5%)	406 (62.2%)	133 (20.4%)	19 (2.9%)	5 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	54 (8.3%)	34.4	534^th of 864 public elementary schools	38.2%		28.5	567^th of 865 public elementary schools	34.5%	33	29.4	22.3	15.7	22.8	41.6	51.5	34.8	43.0	17.0	$16,878	$1,955	$14,923
Mary H. Matula Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6025 Radio Station Rd	La Plata	20646	Charles County	Charles County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 934-5412	610	42	14.5	40.5%	181 (29.7%)	260 (42.6%)	67 (11.0%)	25 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	77 (12.6%)	63.9	290^th of 864 public elementary schools	66.4%		60	337^th of 865 public elementary schools	61.0%	47	45.1	46.5	26.3	38.5	56.0	63.6	50.9	56.6	37.7	$20,021	$1,284	$18,737
Billingsley Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	10069 Billingsley Road	White Plains	20695	Charles County	Charles County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 753-2088	687	45	15.2	49.3%	39 (5.7%)	485 (70.6%)	91 (13.2%)	19 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (7.7%)	36.6	506^th of 864 public elementary schools	41.4%		32.8	533^rd of 865 public elementary schools	38.4%	27	31.4	26.9	14.8	23.8	37.2	51.9	33.9	41.3	24.8	$17,514	$905	$16,608
F. B. Gwynn Educational Center	Public	PK, KG-8	5998 Radio Station Rd	La Plata	20646	Charles County	Charles County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 934-3884	0	32	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)	0.0			0.0	18.2			13.3
Walter J. Mitchell Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	400 Willow Ln	La Plata	20646	Charles County	Charles County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 934-4687	663	36	18.4	36.3%	340 (51.3%)	161 (24.3%)	79 (11.9%)	9 (1.4%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	71 (10.7%)	60.4	326^th of 864 public elementary schools	62.3%		67.3	276^th of 865 public elementary schools	68.1%	50	47.3	32.2	33.7	37.6	60.4	55.2	48.1	54.3	33.7	$17,623	$1,113	$16,510
William A. Diggs Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2615 Davis Rd	Waldorf	20603	Charles County	Charles County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 753-2081	876	52	16.8	41.0%	67 (7.6%)	595 (67.9%)	124 (14.2%)	33 (3.8%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	54 (6.2%)	36	515^th of 864 public elementary schools	40.4%		37.8	497^th of 865 public elementary schools	42.5%	18	31.0	22.0	20.9	24.6	41.5	41.5	38.1	40.4	25.9	$15,627	$730	$14,897
William B. Wade Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2300 Smallwood Dr W	Waldorf	20603	Charles County	Charles County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 932-4304	651	40	16.2	57.1%	33 (5.1%)	447 (68.7%)	81 (12.4%)	23 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	67 (10.3%)	32.2	554^th of 864 public elementary schools	35.9%		32.4	538^th of 865 public elementary schools	37.8%	16	27.4	15.2	20.2	21.0	35.8	41.8	41.9	39.9	21.5	$17,227	$688	$16,539
Dr. Gustavus Brown Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	421 University Dr	Waldorf	20602	Charles County	Charles County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(301) 645-1330	412	32	12.8	67.7%	12 (2.9%)	253 (61.4%)	108 (26.2%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (8.5%)	29.4	581^st of 864 public elementary schools	32.8%		28.1	574^th of 865 public elementary schools	33.6%	7	40.4	19.3	20.4	26.8	42.1	22.8	35.2	33.3	10.7	$21,532	$1,746	$19,786
Arthur Middleton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1109 Copley Ave	Waldorf	20602	Charles County	Charles County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 645-3338	774	49	15.7	48.8%	34 (4.4%)	456 (58.9%)	193 (24.9%)	24 (3.1%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	65 (8.4%)	23.5	641^st of 864 public elementary schools	25.8%		33.5	525^th of 865 public elementary schools	39.3%	116	27.4	24.6	8.3	20.5	30.1	41.1	25.0	31.7	11.7	$18,013	$1,948	$16,066

Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. James Craik Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Dr. James Craik Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Dr. James Craik Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Maurice J. McDonough High School

How many students attend Dr. James Craik Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 520 students attended Dr. James Craik Elementary School.

Is Dr. James Craik Elementary School a good school?

Dr. James Craik Elementary School ranks 397^th of 864 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Dr. James Craik Elementary School?

Students at Dr. James Craik Elementary School are 41% African American, 32% White, 16% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

What district is Dr. James Craik Elementary School in?

Charles County Public Schools

Rate Dr. James Craik Elementary School!

Other helpful SchoolDigger resources...

Compare to nearby schools

MDMaryland Elementary School Rankings

MDMaryland District Rankings

Schools in Pomfret, MD

Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Dr. James Craik Elementary School!

Latest Maryland data All new data »

2025–26 MCAP test scoresNewJul 28, 2026

2024–25 school spending dataJun 13, 2026

2024–25 attendance data, dropout rates & graduation ratesJun 13, 2026

2024–25 MCAP test scoresAug 26, 2025

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Maryland State Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.