Serving 518 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Gladys Noon Spellman 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 12% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than 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 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 518 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Gladys Noon Spellman Elementary serves the northwest part of Hyattsville, MD, covering an area of approximately 1.8 square miles. Families within this zone can expect a typical drive to the school of about 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge being 1.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gladys Noon Spellman Elementary School's student population of 518 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
518 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Gladys Noon Spellman 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 Gladys Noon Spellman Elementary School is 0.67, 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
#918 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
13%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
47%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
31%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
6%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.1%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Bears
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gladys Noon Spellman Elementary School's ranking?
Gladys Noon Spellman Elementary School is ranked #918 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Gladys Noon Spellman Elementary School often compared to?
Gladys Noon Spellman Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Highland Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Gladys Noon Spellman Elementary School?
518 students attend Gladys Noon Spellman Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Gladys Noon Spellman Elementary School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Black, 13% of students are Asian, 6% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gladys Noon Spellman Elementary School?
Gladys Noon Spellman Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Gladys Noon Spellman Elementary School offer ?
Gladys Noon Spellman Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Gladys Noon Spellman Elementary School part of?
Gladys Noon Spellman Elementary School is part of Prince George's County School District.
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