Serving 323 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Fort Washington Forest 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to 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 Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 323 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Fort Washington Forest Elementary serves the southwest part of Fort Washington, MD, covering an area of approximately 5.3 square miles. Most families are within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 1.6 miles to the school's edge and a maximum of 2.6 miles to the furthest boundary.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
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Attribute
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School Overview
Fort Washington Forest Elementary School's student population of 323 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
323 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Average Class Size
20 students
School Rankings
Fort Washington Forest Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fort Washington Forest Elementary School is 0.59, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#710 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
39%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
51%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
4%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.7%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fort Washington Forest Elementary School's ranking?
Fort Washington Forest Elementary School is ranked #710 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Fort Washington Forest Elementary School often compared to?
Fort Washington Forest Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Accokeek Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Fort Washington Forest Elementary School?
323 students attend Fort Washington Forest Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Fort Washington Forest Elementary School students are Black, 39% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fort Washington Forest Elementary School?
Fort Washington Forest Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Fort Washington Forest Elementary School offer ?
Fort Washington Forest Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Fort Washington Forest Elementary School part of?
Fort Washington Forest Elementary School is part of Prince George's County School District.
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