Calverton Elementary School

3400 Beltsville Rd
Beltsville, MD 20705
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 799 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Calverton 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 7% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (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 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 799 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50% in MD
  • : 7% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Calverton Elementary School's student population of 799 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
799 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers

School Rankings

Calverton Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Calverton Elementary School is 0.51, 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.
This School
State Level (MD)
#1059 out of 1347 schools
(Bottom 50%)
7%
25%
30%
45%
15-19%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
65%
23%
Black
27%
33%
White
4%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.51
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Calverton Elementary School's ranking?
Calverton Elementary School is ranked #1059 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Calverton Elementary School often compared to?
Calverton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Vansville Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Calverton Elementary School?
799 students attend Calverton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Calverton Elementary School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Calverton Elementary School?
Calverton Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Calverton Elementary School offer ?
Calverton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Calverton Elementary School part of?
Calverton Elementary School is part of Prince George's County School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 799 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 7% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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