Carole Highlands Elementary School

1610 Hannon St
Takoma Park, MD 20912
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 440 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Carole Highlands 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 8% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 440 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50% in MD
  • : 4% (Btm 50%)
  • : 8% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Carole Highlands Elementary School's student population of 440 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
440 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
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School Rankings

Carole Highlands 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 Carole Highlands Elementary School is 0.29, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (MD)
#1302 out of 1343 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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4%
20%
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8%
36%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
1%
7%
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Hispanic
83%
21%
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Black
14%
33%
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White
2%
34%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.29
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
38%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Carole Highlands Elementary School's ranking?
Carole Highlands Elementary School is ranked #1302 out of 1,343 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?
4% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 8% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
How many students attend Carole Highlands Elementary School?
440 students attend Carole Highlands Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Carole Highlands Elementary School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carole Highlands Elementary School?
Carole Highlands Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Carole Highlands Elementary School offer ?
Carole Highlands Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Carole Highlands Elementary School part of?
Carole Highlands Elementary School is part of Prince George''s County Public Schools School District.

School Reviews

5   2/28/2012
Although these students arrive from homes with very limited means, they are multicultural, intelligent, motivated and well-behaved. The teachers have high expectations for the academic, social and emotional success of the students, and are nurturing and supportive. Instruction is customized to the individual needs of each student, especially in reading, writing and mathematics skills. Science, social studies and health topics are integrated into reading.
- Posted by Teacher - teuke

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 440 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 4% (Btm 50%)
  • : 8% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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