Serving 254 students in grades Kindergarten-5, James Ryder Randall 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower 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 67% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 254 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
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James Ryder Randall Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
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James Ryder Randall Elementary School's student population of 254 students has declined by 44% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 62% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
254 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
James Ryder Randall Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of James Ryder Randall Elementary School is 0.55, 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
#1063 out of 1347 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
43%
22%
Black
52%
33%
White
2%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
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James Ryder Randall Elementary School is ranked #1063 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are James Ryder Randall Elementary School often compared to?
James Ryder Randall Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Francis T. Evans Elementary School, Waldon Woods Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend James Ryder Randall Elementary School?
254 students attend James Ryder Randall Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of James Ryder Randall Elementary School students are Black, 43% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James Ryder Randall Elementary School?
James Ryder Randall Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does James Ryder Randall Elementary School offer ?
James Ryder Randall Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is James Ryder Randall Elementary School part of?
James Ryder Randall Elementary School is part of Prince George's County School District.
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