J. Frank Dent Elementary School serves 246 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
J. Frank Dent 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 ≤5% (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 6-9% (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 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 246 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
J. Frank Dent Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
J. Frank Dent Elementary School's student population of 246 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
246 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
J. Frank Dent 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 J. Frank Dent Elementary School is 0.24, 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
#1197 out of 1343 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
8%
20%
Black
87%
34%
White
1%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
9%
6%
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 J. Frank Dent Elementary School's ranking?
J. Frank Dent Elementary School is ranked #1197 out of 1,343 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 20% MD state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
How many students attend J. Frank Dent Elementary School?
246 students attend J. Frank Dent Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of J. Frank Dent Elementary School students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of J. Frank Dent Elementary School?
J. Frank Dent Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to 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-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is J. Frank Dent Elementary School part of?
J. Frank Dent Elementary School is part of Prince George's County Public Schools School District.
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