Serving 505 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Adelphi 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 12% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 505 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Adelphi Elementary serves the northwest part of Hyattsville, MD, encompassing an area of approximately 0.4 square miles. Families living within this zone can typically reach the school in 5 to 10 minutes, with an average distance of 0.4 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 0.8 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Adelphi Elementary School's student population of 505 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
505 students
Showing 2016–2025. Show full history, 1987–2025
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
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School Rankings
Adelphi Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Adelphi Elementary School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#901 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2014–2023. Show full history, 2010–2023 (no data for 2020)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
27%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
45%
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Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Show full history, 1987–2025
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Show full history, 1989–2025
Hispanic
77%
24%
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Black
17%
32%
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White
3%
31%
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Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
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Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)44.4%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. Show full history, 1990–2025 (no data for 2017)
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Show full history, 1999–2025 (no data for 2017)
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Tiger
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Adelphi Elementary School's ranking?
Adelphi Elementary School is ranked #901 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Adelphi Elementary School often compared to?
Adelphi Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cool Spring Elementary School, Cherokee Lane Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Adelphi Elementary School?
505 students attend Adelphi Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Adelphi Elementary School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 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 Adelphi Elementary School?
Adelphi Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Adelphi Elementary School offer ?
Adelphi Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Adelphi Elementary School part of?
Adelphi Elementary School is part of Prince George's County School District.
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