Oakcrest Elementary School (Closed 2013)

929 Hill Rd
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Oakcrest Elementary School serves 404 students in grades Prekindergarten-6. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 76% (which was lower than the Maryland state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 87% (which was higher than the Maryland state average of 85%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
404 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MD)
(11-12)
76%
82%
(11-12)
87%
85%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
13%
23%
Black
81%
33%
White
3%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.33
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
Source: 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?
76% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% MD state average), while 87% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 85% MD state average).
How many students attend Oakcrest Elementary School?
404 students attend Oakcrest Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Oakcrest Elementary School students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Oakcrest Elementary School?
Oakcrest Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Oakcrest Elementary School offer ?
Oakcrest Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Oakcrest Elementary School part of?
Oakcrest Elementary School is part of Prince George's County Public Schools.

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