Serving 485 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Whitehall Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 485 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Whitehall Elementary serves the northeast part of Bowie, MD, covering an area of approximately 3.2 square miles. Most families can expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 1.1 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, extending up to 2.8 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Whitehall Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Whitehall Elementary School's student population of 485 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
485 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
Educating Children beyond Expectations
School Rankings
Whitehall Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Whitehall Elementary School is 0.67, 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
#339 out of 1338 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
8%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
12%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
51%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
22%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.3%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Whitehall Elementary School's ranking?
Whitehall Elementary School is ranked #339 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Whitehall Elementary School often compared to?
Whitehall Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Yorktown Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Whitehall Elementary School?
485 students attend Whitehall Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Whitehall Elementary School students are Black, 22% of students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Whitehall Elementary School?
Whitehall Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Whitehall Elementary School offer ?
Whitehall Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Whitehall Elementary School part of?
Whitehall Elementary School is part of Prince George's County School District.
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