Serving 523 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Waldon Woods 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 7% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (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 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 523 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Waldon Woods Elementary serves the southern part of Clinton, MD, covering an area of approximately 7 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 1.9 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 2.9 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Waldon Woods Elementary School's student population of 523 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
523 students
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Rankings
Waldon Woods Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Waldon Woods Elementary School is 0.48, 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
#1020 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
25%
24%
Black
68%
32%
White
2%
31%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Waldon Woods Elementary School's ranking?
Waldon Woods Elementary School is ranked #1020 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Waldon Woods Elementary School often compared to?
Waldon Woods Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like James Ryder Randall Elementary School, Francis T. Evans Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Waldon Woods Elementary School?
523 students attend Waldon Woods Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Waldon Woods Elementary School students are Black, 25% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Waldon Woods Elementary School?
Waldon Woods Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Waldon Woods Elementary School offer ?
Waldon Woods Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Waldon Woods Elementary School part of?
Waldon Woods Elementary School is part of Prince George's County School District.
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