Serving 404 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Oakcrest 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 top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 76% (which was lower than the Maryland state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 87% (which was higher than the Maryland state average of 85%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
404 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)76%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)87%
85%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
13%
21%
Black
81%
33%
White
3%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2012-2013 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
76% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% MD state average), while 87% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 85% MD state average).
How many students attend Oakcrest Elementary School?
404 students attend Oakcrest Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Oakcrest Elementary School students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oakcrest Elementary School?
Oakcrest Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Oakcrest Elementary School offer ?
Oakcrest Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Oakcrest Elementary School part of?
Oakcrest Elementary School is part of Prince George's County Public Schools School District.
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