Serving 532 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Waldon Woods 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 4% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 532 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 4% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Waldon Woods Elementary School's student population of 532 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
532 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Waldon Woods 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 Waldon Woods Elementary School is 0.42, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1244 out of 1343 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
20%
21%
Black
74%
33%
White
2%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Waldon Woods Elementary School's ranking?
Waldon Woods Elementary School is ranked #1244 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Waldon Woods Elementary School often compared to?
Waldon Woods Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Francis T. Evans Elementary School, James Ryder Randall Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
4% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 11% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
How many students attend Waldon Woods Elementary School?
532 students attend Waldon Woods Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Waldon Woods Elementary School students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Waldon Woods Elementary School?
Waldon Woods Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Waldon Woods Elementary School offer ?
Waldon Woods Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Waldon Woods Elementary School part of?
Waldon Woods Elementary School is part of Prince George''s County Public Schools School District.
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