Serving 422 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Potomac Landing 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 was 10% (which was lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45% (which was equal to the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 94% 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
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
422 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#819 out of 1347 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
5%
7%
Hispanic
25%
23%
Black
60%
33%
White
6%
32%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Potomac Landing Elementary School's ranking?
Potomac Landing Elementary School is ranked #819 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Potomac Landing Elementary School?
422 students attend Potomac Landing Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Potomac Landing Elementary School students are Black, 25% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Potomac Landing Elementary School?
Potomac Landing Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Potomac Landing Elementary School offer ?
Potomac Landing Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Potomac Landing Elementary School part of?
Potomac Landing Elementary School is part of Prince George's County School District.
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