Serving 571 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Montpelier 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 11% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). 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 16:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 571 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Montpelier Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Montpelier Elementary School's student population of 571 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
571 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Montpelier Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Montpelier Elementary School is 0.53, 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
#930 out of 1347 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
27%
23%
Black
63%
33%
White
4%
32%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Montpelier Elementary School's ranking?
Montpelier Elementary School is ranked #930 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Montpelier Elementary School often compared to?
Montpelier Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Deerfield Run Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Montpelier Elementary School?
571 students attend Montpelier Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Montpelier Elementary School students are Black, 27% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Montpelier Elementary School?
Montpelier Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Montpelier Elementary School offer ?
Montpelier Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Montpelier Elementary School part of?
Montpelier Elementary School is part of Prince George's County School District.
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