James Ryder Randall Elementary School
James Ryder Randall Elementary School serves 271 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
James Ryder Randall 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 2018-19 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 11:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 271 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- 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
School Overview
James Ryder Randall Elementary School's student population of 271 students has declined by 48% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 48% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
271 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
James Ryder Randall Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,354 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of James Ryder Randall Elementary School is 0.51, 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
#1196 out of 1354 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤5%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)6-9%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
35%
20%
Black
61%
34%
White
2%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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 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 James Ryder Randall Elementary School?
271 students attend James Ryder Randall Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of James Ryder Randall Elementary School students are Black, 35% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James Ryder Randall Elementary School?
James Ryder Randall Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does James Ryder Randall Elementary School offer ?
James Ryder Randall Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is James Ryder Randall Elementary School part of?
James Ryder Randall Elementary School is part of Prince George's County Public Schools School District.
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