Glenarden Woods Elementary School

7801 Glenarden Pkwy
Lanham, MD 20706
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 388 students in grades 2-5, Glenarden Woods Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 2-5
  • Enrollment: 388 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • : Top 10% in MD
  • : 47% (Top 10%)
  • : 63% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Glenarden Woods Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

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School Overview

Glenarden Woods Elementary School's student population of 388 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 2-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
388 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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School Rankings

Glenarden Woods Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Glenarden Woods Elementary School is 0.56, 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)
#111 out of 1343 schools
(Top 10%)
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47%
20%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Glenarden Woods Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
63%
36%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Glenarden Woods 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
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
7%
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Hispanic
15%
21%
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Black
64%
33%
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White
10%
34%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.56
This chart display the diversity score of Glenarden Woods 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
29%
38%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Glenarden Woods 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 Glenarden Woods Elementary School's ranking?
Glenarden Woods Elementary School is ranked #111 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Maryland.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
How many students attend Glenarden Woods Elementary School?
388 students attend Glenarden Woods Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Glenarden Woods Elementary School students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 8% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Glenarden Woods Elementary School?
Glenarden Woods Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Glenarden Woods Elementary School offer ?
Glenarden Woods Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 2-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Glenarden Woods Elementary School part of?
Glenarden Woods Elementary School is part of Prince George''s County Public Schools School District.

School Reviews

5   10/27/2022
Staff: on-point building: beautiful education: fun and engaging best elementary school experience for me? Yes.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Ayodimeji Musa

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 2-5
  • Enrollment: 388 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 47% (Top 10%)
  • : 63% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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