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North Forestville Elementary

Summary:

North Forestville Elementary is a public elementary school in Forestville, Maryland, serving 284 students in grades PK-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.

North Forestville Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of African American (48.24%) and Hispanic (45.77%) students compared to nearby schools, which tend to have a higher percentage of African American students. The school consistently performs below the Prince George's County and Maryland state averages in both Mathematics and English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency across all grades. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates were 13.7% in Mathematics and 27.8% in ELA, compared to the county's 10.8% and 36.1%, and the state's 24.1% and 48.4%, respectively. North Forestville Elementary's student subgroups, such as female students, male students, and African American students, also perform significantly below the state averages in their respective categories.

When comparing North Forestville Elementary to the nearby schools, it becomes evident that the school is underperforming compared to its peers. For example, Longfields Elementary, a public magnet school located just 0.94 miles away, consistently outperforms North Forestville Elementary in both Mathematics and ELA proficiency, with significantly higher scores across all grades. Despite having a relatively high per-student spending of around $20,000 and a low student-teacher ratio, North Forestville Elementary remains a low-performing school that consistently ranks among the bottom-performing elementary schools in Maryland, with significant racial and socioeconomic disparities in academic achievement.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 2311 Ritchie Rd
       Forestville, MD  20747-3735

(301) 499-7098

District: Prince George's County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
666th of 859 Maryland Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $21,274 Help


Students who attend North Forestville Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Walker Mill Middle
High:    Dr. Henry A. Wise Junior High

Student/teacher ratio:  12.7 Help
Number of students:  284

Racial breakdown:

African American:
48.2%
Hispanic:
45.8%
White:
3.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  83.5% Help


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Compare Details North Forestville Elementary ranks worse than 77.5% of elementary schools in Maryland. It also ranks 76th 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 19.1. (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 (48.2%), Hispanic (45.8%), White (3.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 83.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at North Forestville Elementary is 12.7, which is the 26th best among 137 elementary schools in the Prince George's County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at North Forestville Elementary is $21,274, which is the 30th highest among 137 elementary schools in the Prince George's County Public Schools District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

North Forestville 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 North Forestville Elementary

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Rank History for all students at North Forestville Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 84.52 60th 803 92.5%
2005 87.50 47th 805 94.2%
2006 87.60 42nd 804 94.8%
2007 74.39 195th 818 76.2%
2008 24.25 711th 838 15.2%
2009 28.52 676th 850 20.5%
2010 17.80 774th 855 9.5%
2011 12.92 785th 853 8.0%
2012 28.98 674th 857 21.4%
2013 15.74 757th 847 10.6%
2014 18.70 748th 867 13.7%
2015 13.92 782nd 859 9.0%
2016 17.62 702nd 845 16.9%
2017 12.04 775th 847 8.5%
2018 9.33 811th 857 5.4%
2019 9.74 799th 853 6.3%
2021 14.14 738th 802 8.0%
2022 20.07 698th 862 19.0%
2023 21.92 633rd 855 26.0%
2024 19.10 666th 859 22.5%
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Rank History for Female students at North Forestville Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 19.45 646th 796 18.8%
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Rank History for Male students at North Forestville Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 12.17 758th 788 3.8%
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Rank History for African American students at North Forestville Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 16.35 482nd 504 4.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at North Forestville Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 40.32 163rd 347 53.0%
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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
Tuesday, May 29, 2018

Open Quote This is one of the worse school. The school staff are very rude. They are not professional at all. I'm very disappointed at the school principal. I though she want the best for the school and staff. I don't recommend this school. I have had a lot of problem at this school. Close Quote



Enrollment information for North Forestville Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 69 266 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 337
1990 61 297 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 359
1991 55 310 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 369
1992 44 303 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 348
1993 41 327 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 371
1994 31 322 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 353
1995 22 353 0 4 1 n/a n/a 0 380
1996 22 353 0 4 1 n/a n/a 0 380
1997 11 391 0 4 2 n/a n/a 0 408
1998 5 421 2 3 3 n/a n/a 0 434
1999 9 452 4 2 4 n/a n/a 0 471
2000 6 403 2 2 2 n/a n/a 0 415
2001 10 404 2 1 3 n/a n/a 0 420
2002 7 394 1 0 5 n/a n/a 0 407
2003 7 394 1 0 5 n/a n/a 0 407
2004 4 423 1 2 4 n/a n/a 0 434
2005 5 436 1 0 3 n/a n/a 0 445
2006 5 370 0 12 2 n/a n/a 0 389
2007 5 311 0 9 2 n/a n/a 0 327
2008 5 260 0 9 1 n/a n/a 0 275
2009 8 259 0 6 1 n/a n/a 0 274
2010 10 309 1 31 0 n/a n/a 0 351
2011 4 288 3 41 0 0 11 0 347
2012 4 294 1 32 0 1 9 0 341
2013 3 275 1 30 2 2 7 0 320
2014 4 283 1 32 2 2 6 0 330
2015 3 263 4 48 3 3 4 0 328
2016 6 256 3 52 3 2 3 0 325
2017 4 279 1 61 2 2 2 0 351
2018 6 276 2 71 1 2 0 0 358
2019 4 270 4 90 2 2 2 0 374
2020 3 226 5 113 1 1 2 0 351
2021 4 158 2 86 1 0 2 0 253
2022 10 155 3 115 1 0 2 0 286
2023 9 137 5 130 1 1 1 0 284

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 North Forestville Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 337 25.5 13.2 n/a
1990 359 28.4 12.6 23.7
1991 369 29.4 12.5 29.8
1992 348 31.4 11.0 31.6
1993 371 33.2 11.2 29.6
1994 353 30.6 11.5 38.5
1995 380 34.1 11.1 42.1
1996 380 34.1 11.1 42.1
1997 408 28.6 14.3 38.2
1998 434 32.7 13.3 36.4
1999 471 32.8 14.4 45.9
2000 415 32.9 12.6 53.3
2001 420 29.8 14.1 51.2
2002 407 31.7 12.8 56.5
2003 407 31.7 12.8 56.5
2004 434 32.0 13.6 54.6
2005 445 30.0 14.8 61.1
2006 389 26.0 15.0 59.4
2007 327 35.5 9.2 56
2008 275 30.8 8.9 61.1
2009 274 29.5 9.3 56.9
2010 351 28.7 12.2 62.4
2011 347 31.2 11.1 64
2012 341 31.3 10.8 64.2
2013 320 31.1 10.2 68.1
2014 330 30.5 10.8 71.2
2015 328 34.0 9.6 77.7
2016 325 35.0 9.2 76.6
2017 351 34.9 10.0 78.1
2018 358 31.0 11.5 77.1
2019 374 32.5 11.5 76.2
2020 351 29.0 12.1 76.4
2021 253 23.5 10.7 75.9
2022 286 25.7 11.1 67.1
2023 284 22.2 12.7 83.5

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 North Forestville Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 337 25.5 13.2 n/a
1990 359 28.4 12.6 23.7
1991 369 29.4 12.5 29.8
1992 348 31.4 11.0 31.6
1993 371 33.2 11.2 29.6
1994 353 30.6 11.5 38.5
1995 380 34.1 11.1 42.1
1996 380 34.1 11.1 42.1
1997 408 28.6 14.3 38.2
1998 434 32.7 13.3 36.4
1999 471 32.8 14.4 45.9
2000 415 32.9 12.6 53.3
2001 420 29.8 14.1 51.2
2002 407 31.7 12.8 56.5
2003 407 31.7 12.8 56.5
2004 434 32.0 13.6 54.6
2005 445 30.0 14.8 61.1
2006 389 26.0 15.0 59.4
2007 327 35.5 9.2 56
2008 275 30.8 8.9 61.1
2009 274 29.5 9.3 56.9
2010 351 28.7 12.2 62.4
2011 347 31.2 11.1 64
2012 341 31.3 10.8 64.2
2013 320 31.1 10.2 68.1
2014 330 30.5 10.8 71.2
2015 328 34.0 9.6 77.7
2016 325 35.0 9.2 76.6
2017 351 34.9 10.0 78.1
2018 358 31.0 11.5 77.1
2019 374 32.5 11.5 76.2
2020 351 29.0 12.1 76.4
2021 253 23.5 10.7 75.9
2022 286 25.7 11.1 67.1
2023 284 22.2 12.7 83.5

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 North Forestville Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $983 (4.7%) $19,961 (95.3%) $20,944
2020 $946 (4.8%) $18,656 (95.2%) $19,602
2021 $1,407 (5.9%) $22,414 (94.1%) $23,822
2022 $2,209 (9.6%) $20,739 (90.4%) $22,949
2023 $2,341 (11.0%) $18,933 (89.0%) $21,274

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

Impact of COVID-19 on North Forestville Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 799th of 853 Elementary schoolsRanks 633rd of 855 Elementary schools
 19.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students374284
 24.1%
African American270137
 49.3%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian45
 25%
Hispanic90130
 44.4%
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White49
 125%
Two or More Races21
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients76.2%83.5%
 7.2%

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Students who attend North Forestville Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Walker Mill Middle
High : Dr. Henry A. Wise Junior High

In the 2022-23 school year, 284 students attended North Forestville Elementary.

Students at North Forestville Elementary are 48% African American, 46% Hispanic, 3% White, 2% Asian.

North Forestville Elementary ranks in the bottom 22.5% of Maryland elementary schools.


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