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Greenbelt Elementary

Summary:

Greenbelt Elementary is a public elementary school in Greenbelt, Maryland, serving 573 students in grades PK-5 as part of the Prince George's County Public Schools district. The school has a diverse student population, with a higher percentage of White and Asian students compared to nearby schools, but also a significant percentage of students from low-income backgrounds.

Academically, Greenbelt Elementary performs better than the district average in English Language Arts, but lags behind the state average in Mathematics. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 261 out of 867 Maryland elementary schools in 2013-2014 to 520 out of 859 in 2023-2024. This decline in ranking suggests the school may be facing challenges in maintaining or improving its academic performance. Notably, the school's nearby Dora Kennedy French Immersion and Robert Goddard Montessori schools consistently outperform Greenbelt Elementary, particularly in Mathematics and English Language Arts.

Greenbelt Elementary's data also reveals significant achievement gaps between different racial and ethnic groups, as well as between students from low-income and more affluent backgrounds. Addressing these disparities and the unique challenges faced by the school's high percentage of students from low-income families could be crucial for improving the overall quality of education at Greenbelt Elementary.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 66 Ridge Rd
       Greenbelt, MD  20770-1737

(301) 513-5911

District: Prince George's County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
520th of 859 Maryland Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,689 Help


Students who attend Greenbelt Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Greenbelt Middle
High:    Eleanor Roosevelt High

Student/teacher ratio:  14.1 Help
Number of students:  573

Racial breakdown:

African American:
56.5%
Hispanic:
17.3%
White:
15.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  63.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Greenbelt Elementary ranks worse than 60.5% of elementary schools in Maryland. It also ranks 34th among 137 ranked elementary schools in the Prince George's County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 31.59. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Greenbelt Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (56.5%), Hispanic (17.3%), White (15.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 63.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Greenbelt Elementary is 14.1. 76 elementary schools in the Prince George's County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Greenbelt Elementary is $16,689. 125 elementary schools in the Prince George's County Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Greenbelt Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Prince George's County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Prince George's County Public Schools 22nd of 25 Maryland school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Greenbelt Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Greenbelt Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 70.31 252nd 803 68.6%
2005 60.52 361st 805 55.2%
2006 65.79 302nd 804 62.4%
2007 62.07 342nd 818 58.2%
2008 35.23 621st 838 25.9%
2009 34.73 628th 850 26.1%
2010 50.64 490th 855 42.7%
2011 46.71 505th 853 40.8%
2012 55.06 445th 857 48.1%
2013 47.69 488th 847 42.4%
2014 71.83 261st 867 69.9%
2015 53.46 365th 859 57.5%
2016 53.10 361st 845 57.3%
2017 59.40 311th 847 63.3%
2018 45.51 429th 857 49.9%
2019 52.72 357th 853 58.1%
2021 44.29 326th 802 59.4%
2022 40.69 481st 862 44.2%
2023 38.50 472nd 855 44.8%
2024 31.59 520th 859 39.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Greenbelt Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 37.81 337th 546 38.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Greenbelt Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 45.58 317th 796 60.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Greenbelt Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 46.40 314th 788 60.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Greenbelt Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 48.57 186th 504 63.1%
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Rank History for White students at Greenbelt Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 79.49 87th 528 83.5%
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Data source: test scores: Maryland State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Maryland State Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 3.7)
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Reviews:
by a parent
Wednesday, November 9, 2016

Open Quote The school overall has extremely poor communication with parents! School buses constantly over 30 minutes picking children up and I'm not only referencing the beginning of the school year and speak of being late up until today. No call or text about the late bus. Parents are expected to call the school who then forwards you to follow up with the bus lot. Glad this will be my child's last year at this school! Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, September 30, 2014

Open Quote We have been researching this school as we consider options for our 3 year old. Based on recent and very positive reviews of several neighbors and friends with kids at GES, it appears this school has really improved the past few years. The test 2014 scores (well above the state average and on par with many of the better school districts) back this up. In addition to the better scores, they have added more arts and music classes, and parental involvement is quite strong. Close Quote


by a parent
Sunday, July 20, 2014

Open Quote Principal Monica Gaines has saved this school. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Greenbelt Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 287 395 24 15 0 n/a n/a 0 721
1996 287 395 24 15 0 n/a n/a 0 721
1997 258 417 31 21 0 n/a n/a 0 727
1998 219 429 23 20 2 n/a n/a 0 693
1999 165 459 17 15 1 n/a n/a 0 657
2000 133 435 22 16 2 n/a n/a 0 608
2001 127 443 26 17 5 n/a n/a 0 618
2002 105 298 27 17 4 n/a n/a 0 451
2003 105 298 27 17 4 n/a n/a 0 451
2004 105 313 30 29 0 n/a n/a 0 477
2005 121 306 47 36 1 n/a n/a 0 511
2006 127 322 62 29 1 n/a n/a 0 541
2007 121 323 71 42 1 n/a n/a 0 558
2008 115 356 86 51 3 n/a n/a 0 611
2009 113 349 78 78 3 n/a n/a 0 621
2010 111 334 80 70 2 n/a n/a 0 597
2011 95 332 66 63 4 2 30 0 592
2012 98 340 67 84 4 0 28 0 621
2013 81 320 62 82 2 0 27 0 574
2014 95 315 55 86 5 0 24 0 580
2015 113 339 50 67 3 3 25 0 600
2016 116 355 55 64 3 1 27 0 621
2017 105 331 46 75 2 0 28 0 587
2018 118 346 55 81 2 0 23 0 625
2019 123 329 48 102 4 0 17 0 623
2020 126 331 42 89 3 0 14 0 605
2021 97 319 42 75 2 0 15 0 550
2022 91 322 42 88 3 1 17 0 564
2023 88 324 41 99 4 0 17 0 573

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Greenbelt Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 721 29.3 24.6 40.4
1996 721 29.3 24.6 40.4
1997 727 33.3 21.8 36.2
1998 693 33.2 20.9 44.2
1999 657 33.3 19.7 56.5
2000 608 36.9 16.5 49.8
2001 618 33.0 18.7 55
2002 451 34.5 13.1 39.9
2003 451 34.5 13.1 39.9
2004 477 23.8 20.0 31.9
2005 511 28.0 18.3 36
2006 541 34.0 15.9 32
2007 558 35.3 15.8 35.3
2008 611 37.6 16.3 43.9
2009 621 36.2 17.2 39.5
2010 597 36.8 16.2 41
2011 592 34.7 17.0 48.8
2012 621 34.2 18.1 51.2
2013 574 32.5 17.6 55.1
2014 580 33.6 17.2 54.8
2015 600 36.0 16.6 53.3
2016 621 36.0 17.2 46.4
2017 587 35.9 16.3 48.9
2018 625 36.9 16.9 46.9
2019 623 39.9 15.6 46.1
2020 605 38.1 15.8 46.9
2021 550 37.6 14.6 53.1
2022 564 38.0 14.8 51.4
2023 573 40.5 14.1 63.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Greenbelt Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 721 29.3 24.6 40.4
1996 721 29.3 24.6 40.4
1997 727 33.3 21.8 36.2
1998 693 33.2 20.9 44.2
1999 657 33.3 19.7 56.5
2000 608 36.9 16.5 49.8
2001 618 33.0 18.7 55
2002 451 34.5 13.1 39.9
2003 451 34.5 13.1 39.9
2004 477 23.8 20.0 31.9
2005 511 28.0 18.3 36
2006 541 34.0 15.9 32
2007 558 35.3 15.8 35.3
2008 611 37.6 16.3 43.9
2009 621 36.2 17.2 39.5
2010 597 36.8 16.2 41
2011 592 34.7 17.0 48.8
2012 621 34.2 18.1 51.2
2013 574 32.5 17.6 55.1
2014 580 33.6 17.2 54.8
2015 600 36.0 16.6 53.3
2016 621 36.0 17.2 46.4
2017 587 35.9 16.3 48.9
2018 625 36.9 16.9 46.9
2019 623 39.9 15.6 46.1
2020 605 38.1 15.8 46.9
2021 550 37.6 14.6 53.1
2022 564 38.0 14.8 51.4
2023 573 40.5 14.1 63.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Greenbelt Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $361 (2.9%) $12,067 (97.1%) $12,427
2020 $328 (2.8%) $11,345 (97.2%) $11,672
2021 $619 (4.8%) $12,388 (95.2%) $13,007
2022 $1,536 (9.5%) $14,554 (90.4%) $16,091
2023 $1,559 (9.3%) $15,130 (90.7%) $16,689

Data source: Maryland Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Greenbelt Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 357th of 853 Elementary schoolsRanks 472nd of 855 Elementary schools
 13.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students623573
 8%
African American329324
 1.5%
American Indian44
Asian4841
 14.6%
Hispanic10299
 2.9%
Pacific Islander00
White12388
 28.5%
Two or More Races1717
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients46.1%63.4%
 17.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Greenbelt Elementary

Greenbelt Elementary ranks 520th of 859 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 573 students attended Greenbelt Elementary.

Students who attend Greenbelt Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Greenbelt Middle
High : Eleanor Roosevelt High

Students at Greenbelt Elementary are 57% African American, 17% Hispanic, 15% White, 7% Asian, 3% Two or more races.


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