Dr. Thomas L. Higdon Elementary School

Public PK, KG-5

 12872 Rock Point Rd
       Newburg, MD  20664-2514


(301) 934-4091

District: Charles County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
374th of 855 Maryland Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,825 Help


Students who attend Dr. Thomas L. Higdon Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Piccowaxen Middle School
High:    La Plata High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.3 Help
Number of students:  411

Racial breakdown:

White:
72.0%
African American:
15.3%
Two or more races:
6.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  41.1% Help


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Compare Details Dr. Thomas L. Higdon Elementary School ranks better than 56.3% of elementary schools in Maryland. It also ranks 4th among 22 ranked elementary schools in the Charles County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48.61. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (72%), African American (15.3%), two or more races (6.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 41.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dr. Thomas L. Higdon Elementary School is 14.3, which is the 9th best among 22 elementary schools in the Charles County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dr. Thomas L. Higdon Elementary School is $17,825, which is the 3rd highest among 22 elementary schools in the Charles County Public Schools District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Dr. Thomas L. Higdon Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Charles County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Charles County Public Schools 20th of 24 Maryland school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Dr. Thomas L. Higdon Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Dr. Thomas L. Higdon Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 50.14 462nd 803 42.5%
2005 55.72 394th 805 51.1%
2006 64.24 313th 804 61.1%
2007 53.57 434th 818 46.9%
2008 45.39 534th 838 36.3%
2009 60.82 378th 850 55.5%
2010 61.36 379th 855 55.7%
2011 60.87 370th 853 56.6%
2012 50.48 489th 857 42.9%
2013 66.24 289th 847 65.9%
2014 68.62 303rd 867 65.1%
2015 71.94 235th 859 72.6%
2016 76.54 200th 845 76.3%
2017 75.41 213th 847 74.9%
2018 79.58 174th 857 79.7%
2019 76.86 205th 853 76.0%
2021 33.88 430th 802 46.4%
2022 52.31 380th 862 55.9%
2023 48.61 374th 855 56.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Dr. Thomas L. Higdon Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 68.38 67th 546 87.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Dr. Thomas L. Higdon Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 41.53 368th 796 53.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Dr. Thomas L. Higdon Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 32.92 445th 788 43.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Dr. Thomas L. Higdon Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 51.19 165th 504 67.3%
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Rank History for White students at Dr. Thomas L. Higdon Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 25.24 385th 528 27.1%
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Data source: test scores: Maryland State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Dr. Thomas L. Higdon Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 313 150 2 1 6 n/a n/a 40 512
1990 346 142 5 1 4 n/a n/a 35 533
1991 356 144 4 1 2 n/a n/a 40 547
1992 426 169 4 0 4 n/a n/a 0 603
1993 360 119 3 0 2 n/a n/a 0 484
1994 351 123 2 0 2 n/a n/a 0 478
1995 303 93 0 1 7 n/a n/a 0 404
1996 303 93 0 1 7 n/a n/a 0 404
1997 321 91 0 1 6 n/a n/a 0 419
1998 312 88 0 1 5 n/a n/a 0 406
1999 278 109 4 1 6 n/a n/a 0 398
2000 276 92 4 0 2 n/a n/a 0 374
2001 274 91 2 1 2 n/a n/a 0 370
2002 295 90 4 2 1 n/a n/a 0 392
2003 295 90 4 2 1 n/a n/a 0 392
2004 317 66 8 2 1 n/a n/a 0 394
2005 349 76 7 3 1 n/a n/a 0 436
2006 372 73 4 3 2 n/a n/a 0 454
2007 381 88 4 6 1 n/a n/a 0 480
2008 363 90 3 6 2 n/a n/a 0 464
2009 340 76 2 5 2 n/a n/a 0 425
2010 315 81 3 4 2 n/a n/a 0 405
2011 302 77 3 12 4 0 25 0 423
2012 313 63 3 13 3 0 26 0 421
2013 322 59 1 10 4 0 30 0 426
2014 322 49 2 16 5 0 34 0 428
2015 323 42 4 15 4 0 35 0 423
2016 331 45 7 19 3 0 32 0 437
2017 321 46 5 18 3 0 29 0 422
2018 332 48 4 17 1 0 27 0 429
2019 313 51 5 17 1 0 34 0 421
2020 313 60 6 14 0 0 33 0 426
2021 257 58 6 13 0 1 27 0 362
2022 268 59 5 17 0 1 28 0 378
2023 296 63 6 16 1 1 28 0 411

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Dr. Thomas L. Higdon Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 512 22.7 22.5 n/a
1990 533 25.3 21.0 25
1991 547 26.3 20.7 26.7
1992 603 27.2 22.1 30
1993 484 25.2 19.2 37.4
1994 478 28.0 17.1 35.6
1995 404 21.2 19.1 35.1
1996 404 21.2 19.1 35.1
1997 419 19.3 21.7 35.3
1998 406 21.2 19.2 39.7
1999 398 21.3 18.7 41.2
2000 374 19.3 19.4 38
2001 370 21.5 17.2 38.6
2002 392 23.0 17.0 31.6
2003 392 23.0 17.0 31.6
2004 394 24.3 16.2 28.7
2005 436 28.0 15.6 30.7
2006 454 29.0 15.7 28.4
2007 480 29.5 16.3 24
2008 464 29.5 15.7 21.8
2009 425 26.2 16.2 23.3
2010 405 26.2 15.4 24.2
2011 423 24.0 17.6 27.2
2012 421 25.0 16.8 28.5
2013 426 25.0 17.0 29.3
2014 428 25.0 17.1 30.1
2015 423 27.0 15.6 29.3
2016 437 28.0 15.6 30.4
2017 422 28.4 14.8 31.3
2018 429 28.4 15.1 27.5
2019 421 28.3 14.8 33.5
2020 426 26.3 16.1 36.4
2021 362 28.0 12.9 34.3
2022 378 26.3 14.3 36.2
2023 411 28.5 14.3 41.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Dr. Thomas L. Higdon Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 512 22.7 22.5 n/a
1990 533 25.3 21.0 25
1991 547 26.3 20.7 26.7
1992 603 27.2 22.1 30
1993 484 25.2 19.2 37.4
1994 478 28.0 17.1 35.6
1995 404 21.2 19.1 35.1
1996 404 21.2 19.1 35.1
1997 419 19.3 21.7 35.3
1998 406 21.2 19.2 39.7
1999 398 21.3 18.7 41.2
2000 374 19.3 19.4 38
2001 370 21.5 17.2 38.6
2002 392 23.0 17.0 31.6
2003 392 23.0 17.0 31.6
2004 394 24.3 16.2 28.7
2005 436 28.0 15.6 30.7
2006 454 29.0 15.7 28.4
2007 480 29.5 16.3 24
2008 464 29.5 15.7 21.8
2009 425 26.2 16.2 23.3
2010 405 26.2 15.4 24.2
2011 423 24.0 17.6 27.2
2012 421 25.0 16.8 28.5
2013 426 25.0 17.0 29.3
2014 428 25.0 17.1 30.1
2015 423 27.0 15.6 29.3
2016 437 28.0 15.6 30.4
2017 422 28.4 14.8 31.3
2018 429 28.4 15.1 27.5
2019 421 28.3 14.8 33.5
2020 426 26.3 16.1 36.4
2021 362 28.0 12.9 34.3
2022 378 26.3 14.3 36.2
2023 411 28.5 14.3 41.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Dr. Thomas L. Higdon Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $773 (4.7%) $15,752 (95.3%) $16,526
2020 $809 (5.3%) $14,417 (94.7%) $15,226
2021 $727 (4.1%) $17,098 (95.9%) $17,825

Data source: Maryland Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dr. Thomas L. Higdon Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 205th of 853 Elementary schoolsRanks 374th of 855 Elementary schools
 19.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students421411
 2.4%
African American5163
 23.5%
American Indian11
Asian56
 20%
Hispanic1716
 5.9%
Pacific Islander01
White313296
 5.4%
Two or More Races3428
 17.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients33.5%41.1%
 7.6%


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Students at Dr. Thomas L. Higdon Elementary School are 72% White, 15% African American, 7% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

Students who attend Dr. Thomas L. Higdon Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Piccowaxen Middle School
High : La Plata High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 411 students attended Dr. Thomas L. Higdon Elementary School.

Dr. Thomas L. Higdon Elementary School ranks 374th of 855 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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