Carrollton Elementary School

8300 Quintana St
Hyattsville, MD 20784
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Carrollton Elementary School serves 588 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Carrollton Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 2% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 20%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 9% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher 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 (2023-24)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 588 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in MD
  • Math Proficiency
    : 2% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

School Overview

Carrollton Elementary School's student population of 588 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
588 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
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School Rankings

Carrollton Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Carrollton Elementary School is 0.49, 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
This School
State Level (MD)
Overall Testing Rank
#1315 out of 1343 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
2%
20%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
36%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
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Hispanic
64%
21%
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Black
32%
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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Diversity Score
0.49
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
38%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
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 Carrollton Elementary School's ranking?
Carrollton Elementary School is ranked #1315 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Carrollton Elementary School often compared to?
Carrollton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Charles Carroll Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
2% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
How many students attend Carrollton Elementary School?
588 students attend Carrollton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Carrollton Elementary School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carrollton Elementary School?
Carrollton Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Carrollton Elementary School offer ?
Carrollton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Carrollton Elementary School part of?
Carrollton Elementary School is part of Prince George''s County Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 588 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 2% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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