Fort Foote Elementary School serves 291 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Fort Foote 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 6-9% (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 20-24% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 291 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fort Foote Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Fort Foote Elementary School's student population of 291 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
291 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Fort Foote 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 Fort Foote Elementary School is 0.62, 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
#885 out of 1343 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
20%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
36%

Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
7%

Hispanic
45%
20%

Black
42%
34%

White
4%
34%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
40%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fort Foote Elementary School's ranking?
Fort Foote Elementary School is ranked #885 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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
How many students attend Fort Foote Elementary School?
291 students attend Fort Foote Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Fort Foote Elementary School students are Hispanic, 42% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, 4% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fort Foote Elementary School?
Fort Foote Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Fort Foote Elementary School offer ?
Fort Foote Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Fort Foote Elementary School part of?
Fort Foote Elementary School is part of Prince George's County Public Schools School District.
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