D
Needs Improvement
41/100

Daniel of St. Thomas Jenifer Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 2820 Jenifer School Ln, Waldorf, MD 20603
Overall
D
41/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
2.5 grade levels below the U.S. average · 21st percentile in Maryland
Growth
D
Students gain 0.87 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 22nd 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

41
Repit Score
out of 100
625
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%21/1002.5 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%22/100Students gain 0.87 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.71 in 2009–19; 28th percentile in Maryland (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%92/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 44% 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 −31 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 proficiency22% (−15 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
White30%30%reading -29 pts, math -27 pts10th percentile (list)
Black32%17%reading +2 pts, math -6 pts39th percentile (list)
Hispanic25%25%reading -4 pts, math +0 pts38th percentile (list)
Asian90%50%reading +16 pts, math -28 pts48th percentile (list)
Multiracial30%10%reading -20 pts, math -36 pts9th 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 2820 Jenifer School Ln
City Waldorf
ZIP Code 20603
District 2400270
NCES School ID 240027010501
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 20603

Understanding the community around Daniel of St. Thomas Jenifer Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $132,753
Per Capita Income $52,052
Poverty Rate 3.9%
Households Earning $100K+ 64.3%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 36.6%
High School or Higher 95.2%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $407,700
Median Rent $1,946
Owner-Occupied 78.8%
Renter-Occupied 21.2%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Daniel of St. Thomas Jenifer Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 50.2%
Female 49.8%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 67.8%
Hispanic/Latino 17.9%
Two or More Races 6.7%
White 3.7%
Asian 3.5%
American Indian 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 625
Teachers (FTE) 44.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.1:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Daniel of St. Thomas Jenifer Elementary School?
Daniel of St. Thomas Jenifer Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 41 out of 100, earning a grade of D. 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 Daniel of St. Thomas Jenifer Elementary School?
Daniel of St. Thomas Jenifer Elementary School has 625 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.1:1.
What grades does Daniel of St. Thomas Jenifer Elementary School serve?
Daniel of St. Thomas Jenifer Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Daniel of St. Thomas Jenifer Elementary School receive per student?
Daniel of St. Thomas Jenifer Elementary School receives $19,839 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Daniel of St. Thomas Jenifer Elementary School in 20603 ▼
Avg Home Value
$483,817
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,419
1-Year Change
-0.2%
% Renters
21.2%

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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