Serving 243 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, J. Frank Dent 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 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 243 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: J. Frank Dent Elementary serves the west part of Fort Washington, MD, covering an area of approximately 1.1 square miles, with most students living within a 5-10 minute drive from the school. The average distance from the school to the edge of the attendance zone is about 0.9 miles, extending to a maximum of 1.1 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
J. Frank Dent Elementary School's student population of 243 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
243 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
J. Frank Dent 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 J. Frank Dent Elementary School is 0.39, 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
#1250 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Hispanic
18%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Black
76%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
White
3%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)45.3%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Tigers
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is J. Frank Dent Elementary School's ranking?
J. Frank Dent Elementary School is ranked #1250 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are J. Frank Dent Elementary School often compared to?
J. Frank Dent Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Barnaby Manor 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 27% MD state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend J. Frank Dent Elementary School?
243 students attend J. Frank Dent Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of J. Frank Dent Elementary School students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of J. Frank Dent Elementary School?
J. Frank Dent Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does J. Frank Dent Elementary School offer ?
J. Frank Dent Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is J. Frank Dent Elementary School part of?
J. Frank Dent Elementary School is part of Prince George's County School District.
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