Dr. James Craik Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Pomfret, Maryland 20675 · Charles County Public Schools
#152 of 879 elementary schools in Maryland
#10509 of 50,301 nationally
About Dr. James Craik Elementary School
Dr. James Craik Elementary School is a public elementary located in Pomfret, in the Charles County Public Schools school district of Maryland, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 520 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 71.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 152nd of 879 ranked elementary schools in Maryland. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (80th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (63th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 520.
There are 2 schools in Pomfret; Dr. James Craik Elementary School ranks 1st of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)55%
- Reading proficiency (30%)67%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)39%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.3
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Dr. James Craik Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 520
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 39%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 67%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 55%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Dr. James Craik Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Maurice J. McDonough High School
Pomfret · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,163 students · 1.5 km away
J. C. Parks Elementary School
Indian Head · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
653 students · 6.4 km away
Matthew Henson Middle School
Indian Head · Public middle · Grades 6–8
701 students · 6.4 km away
Mary H. Matula Elementary School
La Plata · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
610 students · 6.8 km away
Milton M. Somers Middle School
La Plata · Public middle · Grades 6–8
671 students · 7.1 km away
Phoenix International School of the Arts
La Plata · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
243 students · 7.2 km away
Billingsley Elementary School
White Plains · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
687 students · 7.3 km away
La Plata High School
La Plata · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,217 students · 7.4 km away
Walter J. Mitchell Elementary School
La Plata · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
663 students · 7.6 km away
Westlake High School
Waldorf · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,216 students · 8.1 km away
Similar schools
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520 students
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521 students
Norwood Elementary
Baltimore · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
521 students
Bel Air Elementary
Bel Air · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
521 students
Reisterstown Elementary
Reisterstown · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
518 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Dr. James Craik Elementary School a good school?
Dr. James Craik Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 71.1 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #152 of 879 in Maryland. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Dr. James Craik Elementary School rank in Maryland?
Dr. James Craik Elementary School ranks #152 of 879 elementary schools in Maryland and #10509 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Dr. James Craik Elementary School?
Dr. James Craik Elementary School had 520 students in 2025.
Is Dr. James Craik Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Dr. James Craik Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Dr. James Craik Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Dr. James Craik Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.