Serving 366 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Yorktown Elementary School ranks in the top 50% 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher 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 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 366 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Yorktown Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Yorktown Elementary School's student population of 366 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
366 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Yorktown Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Yorktown Elementary School is 0.64, 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
#422 out of 1347 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
7%
Hispanic
14%
23%
Black
55%
33%
White
18%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
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 Yorktown Elementary School's ranking?
Yorktown Elementary School is ranked #422 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Yorktown Elementary School often compared to?
Yorktown Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Whitehall Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Yorktown Elementary School?
366 students attend Yorktown Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Yorktown Elementary School students are Black, 18% of students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Yorktown Elementary School?
Yorktown Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Yorktown Elementary School offer ?
Yorktown Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Yorktown Elementary School part of?
Yorktown Elementary School is part of Prince George's County School District.
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