Serving 349 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Rockledge 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 349 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rockledge Elementary School's student population of 349 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
349 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Rockledge Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rockledge Elementary School is 0.68, 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
#965 out of 1343 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
7%
Hispanic
24%
21%
Black
48%
33%
White
17%
34%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rockledge Elementary School's ranking?
Rockledge Elementary School is ranked #965 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Rockledge Elementary School often compared to?
Rockledge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Whitehall Elementary School, High Bridge 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 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
How many students attend Rockledge Elementary School?
349 students attend Rockledge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Rockledge Elementary School students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rockledge Elementary School?
Rockledge Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Rockledge Elementary School offer ?
Rockledge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Rockledge Elementary School part of?
Rockledge Elementary School is part of Prince George''s County Public Schools School District.
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