Benjamin D. Foulois Elementary School (Closed 2010)

Benjamin D. Foulois Elementary School serves 249 students in grades Kindergarten-6. 
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
249 students

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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers

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School Rankings

This School
State Level (MD)
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1

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Asian
2%
7%

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Hispanic
6%
24%

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Black
91%
32%

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White
1%
31%

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All Ethnic Groups
99%
0.17

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Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
46%

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
5%

Showing 2001–2025. View full 27-year historical data

School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Benjamin D. Foulois Elementary School?
249 students attend Benjamin D. Foulois Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Benjamin D. Foulois Elementary School students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Benjamin D. Foulois Elementary School?
Benjamin D. Foulois Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Benjamin D. Foulois Elementary School offer ?
Benjamin D. Foulois Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Benjamin D. Foulois Elementary School part of?
Benjamin D. Foulois Elementary School is part of Prince George's County Public Schools.

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