Serving 713 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bladensburg 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 16% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than 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: 713 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Bladensburg Elementary serves the northwest part of Bladensburg, MD, covering an area of approximately 0.8 square miles. The school is typically a 5-10 minute drive for families within the attendance zone, which extends up to 0.9 miles from the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bladensburg Elementary School's student population of 713 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
713 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bladensburg 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 Bladensburg Elementary School is 0.39, 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
#950 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
76%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
20%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.6%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bladensburg Elementary School's ranking?
Bladensburg Elementary School is ranked #950 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Bladensburg Elementary School?
713 students attend Bladensburg Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Bladensburg Elementary School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bladensburg Elementary School?
Bladensburg Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bladensburg Elementary School offer ?
Bladensburg Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Bladensburg Elementary School part of?
Bladensburg Elementary School is part of Prince George's County School District.
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