C+
Average
64/100

Indian Head Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 4200 Indian Head Hwy, Indian Head, MD 20640
Overall
C+
64/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
2.6 grade levels below the U.S. average · 19th percentile in Maryland
Growth
B+
Students gain 1.27 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 72nd percentile
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Maryland schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

64
Repit Score
out of 100
454
Students
enrolled
14.1:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$20K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%19/1002.6 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%72/100Students gain 1.27 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.94 in 2009–19; 83rd percentile in Maryland (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%92/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 54% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Maryland schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −22 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Maryland. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency35% (−9 pts vs. state avg 44%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency24% (−13 pts vs. state avg 37%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Maryland state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White45%35%reading -14 pts, math -23 pts20th percentile (list)
Black27%12%reading -3 pts, math -11 pts26th percentile (list)
Multiracial30%30%reading -20 pts, math -16 pts21st percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 4200 Indian Head Hwy
City Indian Head
ZIP Code 20640
District 2400270
NCES School ID 240027000591
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 20640

Understanding the community around Indian Head Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $88,750
Per Capita Income $42,699
Poverty Rate 5.8%
Households Earning $100K+ 45.5%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.2%
High School or Higher 93.5%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $294,400
Median Rent $1,510
Owner-Occupied 76.7%
Renter-Occupied 23.3%
View full data for ZIP 20640 →

Thinking about moving into this school’s area? See what homes and rents actually cost in ZIP 20640 — values, rent, and how it compares to nearby ZIPs. Free, no signup. See 20640 housing costs →

Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Indian Head Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 49.6%
Female 50.4%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 54.6%
White 15.2%
Hispanic/Latino 13.7%
Two or More Races 14.1%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 454
Teachers (FTE) 32.2
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.1:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Indian Head Elementary School?
Indian Head Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 64 out of 100, earning a grade of C+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Indian Head Elementary School?
Indian Head Elementary School has 454 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.1:1.
What grades does Indian Head Elementary School serve?
Indian Head Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Indian Head Elementary School receive per student?
Indian Head Elementary School receives $19,839 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Indian Head Elementary School in 20640 ▼
Avg Home Value
$349,943
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,363
1-Year Change
+0.2%
% Renters
23.3%

Other Schools in 20640

View all schools and real estate data for 20640 →

About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026