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Brandywine Elementary

Summary:

Brandywine Elementary is a public elementary school in Brandywine, Maryland, serving 526 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Prince George's County Public Schools district, which is ranked 22 out of 25 in Maryland and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Brandywine Elementary faces several challenges, including a significantly higher percentage of African American students (75.86%) compared to nearby schools, consistently low academic performance with proficiency rates ranging from 6.2% to 52.8% on MCAP assessments, and a high percentage of students (41.49% to 55.51%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch. The school also has a higher student-teacher ratio (18.5 to 19.3) compared to surrounding schools, which range from 12.8 to 15.6 students per teacher. While Brandywine Elementary's performance is generally lower than the state and district averages, some nearby schools, such as Waldon Woods Elementary and J.P. Ryon Elementary, perform even worse on MCAP assessments and have lower overall rankings.

To address these challenges, the school and district may need to implement targeted interventions and support programs to improve student outcomes, particularly for underperforming subgroups. Additionally, increasing resources and support for teachers, such as professional development and smaller class sizes, could help enhance the educational experience for students at Brandywine Elementary. Ongoing monitoring and collaboration with the community will be crucial in developing and implementing effective strategies to improve the school's performance.


Detail:

Public K-5

 14101 Brandywine Rd
       Brandywine, MD  20613-3003

(301) 372-0100

District: Prince George's County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
679th of 859 Maryland Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,322 Help


Students who attend Brandywine Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Gwynn Park Middle
High:    Gwynn Park High

Student/teacher ratio:  18.5 Help
Number of students:  526

Racial breakdown:

African American:
75.9%
Hispanic:
16.5%
Two or more races:
4.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  55.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Brandywine Elementary ranks worse than 79% of elementary schools in Maryland. It also ranks 81st 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 17.89. (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 Racial makeup is: African American (75.9%), Hispanic (16.5%), two or more races (4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 55.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Brandywine Elementary is 18.5. 132 elementary schools in the Prince George's County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Brandywine Elementary employs 28.4 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Brandywine Elementary is $15,322. 133 elementary schools in the Prince George's County Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Brandywine 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 Brandywine Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Brandywine Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 79.43 143rd 803 82.2%
2005 80.28 135th 805 83.2%
2006 85.17 72nd 804 91.0%
2007 75.99 171st 818 79.1%
2008 31.36 647th 838 22.8%
2009 46.02 531st 850 37.5%
2010 41.05 586th 855 31.5%
2011 29.87 659th 853 22.7%
2012 14.08 777th 857 9.3%
2013 22.16 712th 847 15.9%
2014 45.63 549th 867 36.7%
2015 24.54 630th 859 26.7%
2016 34.04 535th 845 36.7%
2017 36.60 503rd 847 40.6%
2018 32.27 542nd 857 36.8%
2019 27.81 571st 853 33.1%
2021 23.88 562nd 802 29.9%
2022 25.97 614th 862 28.8%
2023 17.84 683rd 855 20.1%
2024 17.89 679th 859 21.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Brandywine Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 22.69 500th 546 8.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Brandywine Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 30.62 488th 796 38.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Brandywine Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 17.90 664th 788 15.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Brandywine Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 38.82 300th 504 40.5%
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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

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Reviews:
by a parent
Thursday, February 21, 2013

Open Quote The class sizes are too large. The vice principal is not friendly or helpful. Other staff is pleasant, especially the office staff. The teachers seem to want to help our children but are very limited due to the large class sizes.

Physically, the school is pretty old and does not have a lot of the technology and other tools that other newer PG county schools have. I do not feel the security at this school is very adequate either. The front doors have no windows or surveillance to be able to see who they are letting in. But at least they are locking the doors during the day now.

If I could withdraw my children and place them in a better school I would do it in a heartbeat. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Brandywine Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 264 268 11 1 6 n/a n/a 1 551
1990 262 271 10 3 6 n/a n/a 0 552
1991 277 264 8 4 3 n/a n/a 0 556
1992 262 276 11 8 2 n/a n/a 0 559
1993 256 275 8 6 3 n/a n/a 0 548
1994 252 317 9 10 2 n/a n/a 0 590
1995 211 336 6 11 5 n/a n/a 0 569
1996 211 336 6 11 5 n/a n/a 0 569
1997 169 363 5 11 4 n/a n/a 0 552
1998 146 360 5 7 8 n/a n/a 0 526
1999 130 372 5 6 9 n/a n/a 0 522
2000 98 374 3 5 10 n/a n/a 0 490
2001 103 385 2 3 4 n/a n/a 0 497
2002 69 381 1 12 5 n/a n/a 0 468
2003 69 381 1 12 5 n/a n/a 0 468
2004 60 425 3 13 5 n/a n/a 0 506
2005 52 453 5 17 5 n/a n/a 0 532
2006 35 399 6 22 3 n/a n/a 0 465
2007 26 409 3 27 3 n/a n/a 0 468
2008 20 446 2 31 3 n/a n/a 0 502
2009 25 428 1 42 2 n/a n/a 0 498
2010 26 447 2 42 0 n/a n/a 0 517
2011 30 418 5 71 0 0 19 0 543
2012 28 433 5 67 0 0 21 0 554
2013 29 348 4 45 1 0 17 0 444
2014 24 330 4 47 1 2 15 0 423
2015 21 339 6 39 0 2 10 0 417
2016 21 345 4 40 1 2 11 0 424
2017 24 318 3 40 1 1 10 0 397
2018 26 323 3 46 1 0 15 0 414
2019 14 310 5 40 2 0 17 0 388
2020 12 323 6 53 2 0 16 0 412
2021 11 331 4 67 3 0 18 0 434
2022 12 366 4 72 2 0 14 0 470
2023 14 399 4 87 1 0 21 0 526

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 Brandywine Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 551 23.9 23.0 n/a
1990 552 25.1 21.9 8.7
1991 556 24.3 22.8 6.5
1992 559 25.3 22.0 7.9
1993 548 23.6 23.2 8
1994 590 24.5 24.1 16.3
1995 569 25.2 22.6 20.4
1996 569 25.2 22.6 20.4
1997 552 22.4 24.6 20.1
1998 526 23.4 22.5 21.1
1999 522 23.4 22.3 30.1
2000 490 25.0 19.6 30.2
2001 497 25.5 19.5 35.2
2002 468 25.5 18.4 40.8
2003 468 25.5 18.4 40.8
2004 506 26.5 19.1 37.9
2005 532 29.0 18.3 38
2006 465 26.0 17.9 40.9
2007 468 27.3 17.1 41.2
2008 502 28.5 17.6 43.6
2009 498 29.5 16.9 37.1
2010 517 26.2 19.7 44.9
2011 543 27.0 20.0 45.7
2012 554 27.3 20.2 47.8
2013 444 24.3 18.2 39.9
2014 423 23.1 18.3 40.9
2015 417 24.0 17.3 47.5
2016 424 23.0 18.4 49.3
2017 397 23.1 17.1 50.4
2018 414 22.9 18.0 46.6
2019 388 23.9 16.2 44.3
2020 412 24.4 16.8 43
2021 434 23.9 18.1 44.9
2022 470 24.3 19.3 41.5
2023 526 28.4 18.5 55.5

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 Brandywine Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 551 23.9 23.0 n/a
1990 552 25.1 21.9 8.7
1991 556 24.3 22.8 6.5
1992 559 25.3 22.0 7.9
1993 548 23.6 23.2 8
1994 590 24.5 24.1 16.3
1995 569 25.2 22.6 20.4
1996 569 25.2 22.6 20.4
1997 552 22.4 24.6 20.1
1998 526 23.4 22.5 21.1
1999 522 23.4 22.3 30.1
2000 490 25.0 19.6 30.2
2001 497 25.5 19.5 35.2
2002 468 25.5 18.4 40.8
2003 468 25.5 18.4 40.8
2004 506 26.5 19.1 37.9
2005 532 29.0 18.3 38
2006 465 26.0 17.9 40.9
2007 468 27.3 17.1 41.2
2008 502 28.5 17.6 43.6
2009 498 29.5 16.9 37.1
2010 517 26.2 19.7 44.9
2011 543 27.0 20.0 45.7
2012 554 27.3 20.2 47.8
2013 444 24.3 18.2 39.9
2014 423 23.1 18.3 40.9
2015 417 24.0 17.3 47.5
2016 424 23.0 18.4 49.3
2017 397 23.1 17.1 50.4
2018 414 22.9 18.0 46.6
2019 388 23.9 16.2 44.3
2020 412 24.4 16.8 43
2021 434 23.9 18.1 44.9
2022 470 24.3 19.3 41.5
2023 526 28.4 18.5 55.5

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 Brandywine Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $343 (2.4%) $13,662 (97.5%) $14,006
2020 $318 (2.2%) $13,853 (97.7%) $14,172
2021 $603 (4.2%) $13,884 (95.8%) $14,486
2022 $1,471 (9.7%) $13,717 (90.3%) $15,188
2023 $1,394 (9.1%) $13,928 (90.9%) $15,322

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Brandywine 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

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 571st of 853 Elementary schoolsRanks 683rd of 855 Elementary schools
 12.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students388526
 35.6%
African American310399
 28.7%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian54
 20%
Hispanic4087
 117.5%
Pacific Islander00
White1414
Two or More Races1721
 23.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients44.3%55.5%
 11.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Brandywine Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 526 students attended Brandywine Elementary.

Students at Brandywine Elementary are 76% African American, 17% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 3% White.

Students who attend Brandywine Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Gwynn Park Middle
High : Gwynn Park High

Brandywine Elementary ranks in the bottom 21.0% of Maryland elementary schools.


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