Fort Foote Elementary School

8300 Oxon Hill Rd
Fort Washington, MD 20744
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 290 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Fort Foote Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 290 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : Bottom 50% in MD
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Fort Foote Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

School Overview

Fort Foote Elementary School's student population of 290 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
290 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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School Rankings

Fort Foote Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fort Foote Elementary School is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MD)
#885 out of 1343 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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6-9%
20%
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20-24%
36%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Fort Foote Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maryland by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
7%
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Hispanic
42%
21%
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Black
39%
33%
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White
7%
34%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.66
This chart display the diversity score of Fort Foote Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
38%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Fort Foote Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fort Foote Elementary School's ranking?
Fort Foote Elementary School is ranked #885 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Fort Foote Elementary School often compared to?
Fort Foote Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Apple Grove Elementary School, Indian Queen Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
How many students attend Fort Foote Elementary School?
290 students attend Fort Foote Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Fort Foote Elementary School students are Hispanic, 39% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, 7% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fort Foote Elementary School?
Fort Foote Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Fort Foote Elementary School offer ?
Fort Foote Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Fort Foote Elementary School part of?
Fort Foote Elementary School is part of Prince George''s County Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 290 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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