Serving 335 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Chillum 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% 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-5
- Enrollment: 335 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Chillum Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Chillum Elementary School's student population of 335 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
335 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Chillum 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 Chillum Elementary School is 0.47, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1197 out of 1343 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
66%
21%
Black
32%
33%
White
1%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chillum Elementary School's ranking?
Chillum Elementary School is ranked #1197 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Chillum Elementary School often compared to?
Chillum Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ridgecrest Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
How many students attend Chillum Elementary School?
335 students attend Chillum Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Chillum Elementary School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chillum Elementary School?
Chillum Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Chillum Elementary School offer ?
Chillum Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Chillum Elementary School part of?
Chillum Elementary School is part of Prince George''s County Public Schools School District.
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