Greenbelt Elementary School serves 550 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Greenbelt Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (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 26% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 550 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Greenbelt Elementary School's student population of 550 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
550 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Greenbelt Elementary School is ranked within the top 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 Greenbelt Elementary School is 0.61, 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
#670 out of 1343 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
20%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
36%

Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
7%

Hispanic
14%
20%

Black
58%
34%

White
17%
34%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
40%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 Greenbelt Elementary School's ranking?
Greenbelt Elementary School is ranked #670 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Greenbelt Elementary School often compared to?
Greenbelt Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Berwyn Heights Elementary School, Hollywood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
How many students attend Greenbelt Elementary School?
550 students attend Greenbelt Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Greenbelt Elementary School students are Black, 17% of students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Greenbelt Elementary School?
Greenbelt Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Greenbelt Elementary School offer ?
Greenbelt Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Greenbelt Elementary School part of?
Greenbelt Elementary School is part of Prince George's County Public Schools School District.
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