Serving 216 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, J. Frank Dent 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 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 216 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
J. Frank Dent Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
J. Frank Dent Elementary School's student population of 216 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
216 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
J. Frank Dent 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 J. Frank Dent Elementary School is 0.33, 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
#1227 out of 1347 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
14%
23%
Black
81%
33%
White
3%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is J. Frank Dent Elementary School's ranking?
J. Frank Dent Elementary School is ranked #1227 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are J. Frank Dent Elementary School often compared to?
J. Frank Dent Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Barnaby Manor 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 25% MD state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend J. Frank Dent Elementary School?
216 students attend J. Frank Dent Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of J. Frank Dent Elementary School students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of J. Frank Dent Elementary School?
J. Frank Dent Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does J. Frank Dent Elementary School offer ?
J. Frank Dent Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is J. Frank Dent Elementary School part of?
J. Frank Dent Elementary School is part of Prince George's County School District.
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