Oaklands Elementary

Summary:

Oaklands Elementary is a public elementary school located in Laurel, Maryland, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 395. 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.

Oaklands Elementary consistently ranks in the bottom half of Maryland elementary schools, with significantly below-average performance on state assessments in mathematics, English language arts, and science. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 7.1% of Oaklands students were proficient or better in mathematics, compared to 10.8% in the district and 24.1% statewide. The school's performance also varies significantly by student subgroup, with African American and male students performing particularly poorly. Additionally, Oaklands has a very high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 73.37% to 92.15% over the past three school years.

The nearby schools in the Prince George's County Public Schools district, such as Scotchtown Hills Elementary, Vansville Elementary, and Montpelier Elementary, also struggle academically, with similar low proficiency rates. However, the nearby Laurel Woods Elementary, which is part of the Howard County Public Schools district, performs significantly better academically. This suggests that systemic factors, such as resource allocation, teacher quality, and community support, may be contributing to the academic challenges faced by Oaklands Elementary and its peers in Prince George's County.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

13710 Laurel Bowie Rd
Laurel, MD 20708-1360

(301) 497-3110

District: Prince George's County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
737^th of 859 Maryland Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $20,680

Students who attend Oaklands Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Dwight D. Eisenhower Middle
High:	Laurel High

Student/teacher ratio: 13.2

Number of students: 395

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

56.2%

African American:

37.2%

Asian:

4.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 92.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Oaklands Elementary ranks worse than 85.8% of elementary schools in Maryland. It also ranks 101^st among 137 ranked elementary schools in the Prince George's County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14.22. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (56.2%), African American (37.2%), Asian (4.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 92.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Oaklands Elementary is 13.2, which is the 42^nd best among 137 elementary schools in the Prince George's County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Oaklands Elementary employs 29.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Oaklands Elementary is $20,680, which is the 37^th highest among 137 elementary schools in the Prince George's County Public Schools District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Oaklands 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 22^nd of 25 Maryland school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Oaklands Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Oaklands Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile
2004	70.61	246^th	803	69.4%
2005	67.16	280^th	805	65.2%
2006	70.84	246^th	804	69.4%
2007	74.64	189^th	818	76.9%
2008	27.31	693^rd	838	17.3%
2009	26.23	704^th	850	17.2%
2010	24.96	728^th	855	14.9%
2011	13.65	779^th	853	8.7%
2012	15.46	767^th	857	10.5%
2013	36.52	593^rd	847	30.0%
2014	33.15	655^th	867	24.5%
2015	21.24	681^st	859	20.7%
2016	22.50	648^th	845	23.3%
2017	24.09	624^th	847	26.3%
2018	18.10	700^th	857	18.3%
2019	20.77	657^th	853	23.0%
2021	16.79	680^th	802	15.2%
2022	15.11	768^th	862	10.9%
2023	21.19	641^st	855	25.0%
2024	14.22	737^th	859	14.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Oaklands Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	23.85	580^th	796	27.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Oaklands Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	15.01	720^th	788	8.6%

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Rank History for African American students at Oaklands Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	33.01	347^th	504	31.2%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Oaklands Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	31.66	230^th	347	33.7%

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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.

Data source: Maryland State Department of Education

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by a teacher
Sunday, February 26, 2012

Oaklands ES has a diverse population with a growing FARMS community. The administration and staff work hard to meet the needs of the students. Although struggling to MSA targets the students are learning and making progress. Oaklands has a "can-do" attitude and continues to strive for excellence. Kudos for their efforts! It's sad that the test scores don't reflect their efforts. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Oaklands Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1989	290	168	34	10	8	n/a	n/a	510
1990	271	209	41	15	6	n/a	n/a	542
1991	250	221	45	17	4	n/a	n/a	537
1992	232	229	46	16	2	n/a	n/a	525
1993	202	253	37	17	7	n/a	n/a	516
1994	176	266	23	22	6	n/a	n/a	493
1995	147	238	25	19	3	n/a	n/a	432
1996	147	238	25	19	3	n/a	n/a	432
1997	107	259	23	16	1	n/a	n/a	406
1998	101	298	25	22	3	n/a	n/a	449
1999	87	330	21	16	3	n/a	n/a	457
2000	79	360	19	14	3	n/a	n/a	475
2001	74	413	19	19	2	n/a	n/a	527
2002	64	386	18	32	2	n/a	n/a	502
2003	64	386	18	32	2	n/a	n/a	502
2004	55	408	17	38	2	n/a	n/a	520
2005	50	375	29	83	3	n/a	n/a	540
2006	38	369	34	94	6	n/a	n/a	541
2007	21	344	36	139	6	n/a	n/a	546
2008	27	327	35	130	9	n/a	n/a	528
2009	19	263	13	83	6	n/a	n/a	384
2010	22	273	17	82	3	n/a	n/a	397
2011	14	274	16	104	1	1	18	428
2012	13	256	14	114	1	0	15	413
2013	23	203	13	123	0	0	6	368
2014	21	218	15	147	0	0	7	408
2015	21	225	12	154	0	0	4	416
2016	17	222	18	169	1	0	0	427
2017	21	175	12	179	0	0	1	388
2018	21	189	13	188	0	0	1	412
2019	13	193	13	198	0	0	2	419
2020	10	172	13	213	0	0	1	409
2021	8	136	9	202	0	0	3	358
2022	5	137	12	208	0	0	6	368
2023	4	147	17	222	0	0	5	395

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 Oaklands Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	510	24.1	21.1	n/a
1990	542	24.5	22.1	25.1
1991	537	24.5	21.9	26.4
1992	525	24.1	21.7	30.9
1993	516	22.7	22.7	31.4
1994	493	24.2	20.4	36.9
1995	432	19.1	22.6	23.6
1996	432	19.1	22.6	23.6
1997	406	21.3	19.1	26.1
1998	449	27.9	16.1	25.8
1999	457	28.0	16.3	40.7
2000	475	26.3	18.1	43.2
2001	527	27.3	19.3	41
2002	502	28.3	17.7	45
2003	502	28.3	17.7	45
2004	520	30.5	17.0	49.6
2005	540	28.0	19.3	48.7
2006	541	30.0	18.0	45.8
2007	546	29.6	18.4	48.9
2008	528	35.6	14.8	56.8
2009	384	27.1	14.2	65.1
2010	397	27.0	14.7	72
2011	428	24.4	17.5	72.2
2012	413	24.4	16.8	79.4
2013	368	22.1	16.6	81.8
2014	408	24.4	16.6	82.4
2015	416	25.0	16.6	83.7
2016	427	27.0	15.8	80.8
2017	388	27.5	14.0	78.9
2018	412	27.2	15.1	83.3
2019	419	28.7	14.5	79.7
2020	409	27.7	14.7	85.6
2021	358	26.7	13.4	85.8
2022	368	26.7	13.7	73.4
2023	395	29.7	13.2	92.2

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 Oaklands Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	510	24.1	21.1	n/a
1990	542	24.5	22.1	25.1
1991	537	24.5	21.9	26.4
1992	525	24.1	21.7	30.9
1993	516	22.7	22.7	31.4
1994	493	24.2	20.4	36.9
1995	432	19.1	22.6	23.6
1996	432	19.1	22.6	23.6
1997	406	21.3	19.1	26.1
1998	449	27.9	16.1	25.8
1999	457	28.0	16.3	40.7
2000	475	26.3	18.1	43.2
2001	527	27.3	19.3	41
2002	502	28.3	17.7	45
2003	502	28.3	17.7	45
2004	520	30.5	17.0	49.6
2005	540	28.0	19.3	48.7
2006	541	30.0	18.0	45.8
2007	546	29.6	18.4	48.9
2008	528	35.6	14.8	56.8
2009	384	27.1	14.2	65.1
2010	397	27.0	14.7	72
2011	428	24.4	17.5	72.2
2012	413	24.4	16.8	79.4
2013	368	22.1	16.6	81.8
2014	408	24.4	16.6	82.4
2015	416	25.0	16.6	83.7
2016	427	27.0	15.8	80.8
2017	388	27.5	14.0	78.9
2018	412	27.2	15.1	83.3
2019	419	28.7	14.5	79.7
2020	409	27.7	14.7	85.6
2021	358	26.7	13.4	85.8
2022	368	26.7	13.7	73.4
2023	395	29.7	13.2	92.2

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Oaklands Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$823 (5.5%)	$14,184 (94.5%)	$15,007
2020	$911 (6.2%)	$13,681 (93.8%)	$14,592
2021	$1,352 (7.6%)	$16,449 (92.4%)	$17,801
2022	$2,336 (12.3%)	$16,666 (87.7%)	$19,002
2023	$2,230 (10.8%)	$18,449 (89.2%)	$20,680

Data source: Maryland Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Oaklands Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 657^th of 853 Elementary schools	Ranks 641^st of 855 Elementary schools	2.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	419	395	5.7%
African American	193	147	23.8%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	13	17	30.8%
Hispanic	198	222	12.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	13	4	69.2%
Two or More Races	2	5	150%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	79.7%	92.2%	12.4%

Schools Near Oaklands Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCAP Mathematics (2024)							MCAP English Language Arts (2024)							MCAP Algebra I (2024)	MCAP Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MCAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MCAP Mathematics All Grades	MCAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts All Grades	MCAP Algebra I End of Course	MCAP Science 5th Grade	MCAP Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Oaklands Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	13710 Laurel Bowie Rd	Laurel	20708	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(301) 497-3110	395	30	13.2	92.2%	4 (1.0%)	147 (37.2%)	222 (56.2%)	17 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.3%)	14.2	737^th of 859 public elementary schools	14.2%		21.2	641^st of 855 public elementary schools	25.0%	96	5.7	13.1					7.1	21.3	36.2	15.9				24.4		6.1		$20,680	$2,230	$18,449
Deerfield Run Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	13000 Laurel-Bowie Rd	Laurel	20708	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 497-3610	577	38	15.0	87.3%	14 (2.4%)	314 (54.4%)	232 (40.2%)	5 (0.9%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.7%)	14.6	734^th of 859 public elementary schools	14.6%		17.7	687^th of 855 public elementary schools	19.6%	47	6.0	12.8	5.6				8.0	29.9	28.6	19.0				25.6		10.2		$18,257	$1,555	$16,702
James H. Harrison Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	13200 Larchdale Rd	Laurel	20708	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 497-3650	302	26	11.4	79.1%	8 (2.6%)	111 (36.8%)	158 (52.3%)	19 (6.3%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.3%)	20.2	650^th of 859 public elementary schools	24.3%		44.9	409^th of 855 public elementary schools	52.2%	241	26.3	10.0	13.6				16.4	28.6	30.8	30.2				29.9		7.0		$23,338	$2,224	$21,114
Monarch Global Academy PCS Laurel Campus	Public	K-8	430 Brock Bridge Road	Laurel	20724	Anne Arundel County	Anne Arundel County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 886-8648	830	61	13.6	52.7%	77 (9.3%)	487 (58.7%)	185 (22.3%)	46 (5.5%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (3.9%)	47.5	396^th of 859 public elementary schools	53.9%		39.3	464^th of 855 public elementary schools	45.7%	68	35.9	21.5	25.5	7.4	22.9	13.6	24.0	46.7	48.4	51.0	64.9	42.7	56.2	51.6	82.6	23.5	29.2	$17,356	$1,369	$15,987
Brock Bridge Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	405 Brock Bridge Rd	Laurel	20724	Anne Arundel County	Anne Arundel County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(301) 498-6280	472	36	13.1	76.1%	27 (5.7%)	174 (36.9%)	224 (47.5%)	21 (4.4%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	24 (5.1%)	21.9	624^th of 859 public elementary schools	27.4%		24.2	606^th of 855 public elementary schools	29.1%	18	16.4	11.1	11.6				12.9	26.8	40.6	28.7				31.6		16.0		$19,752	$2,405	$17,347
Montpelier Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	9200 Muirkirk Rd	Laurel	20708	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 497-3670	562	36	15.4	77.8%	17 (3.0%)	357 (63.5%)	156 (27.8%)	13 (2.3%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	16 (2.8%)	27.3	558^th of 859 public elementary schools	35.0%		27.2	568^th of 855 public elementary schools	33.6%	10	31.0	14.3	8.8				18.2	37.6	37.5	35.5				36.9		12.7		$16,446	$1,419	$15,027
Laurel Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	516 Montgomery St	Laurel	20707	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(301) 497-3660	566	43	13.0	84.5%	23 (4.1%)	176 (31.1%)	349 (61.7%)	7 (1.2%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	8 (1.4%)	23.2	606^th of 859 public elementary schools	29.5%		25.8	580^th of 855 public elementary schools	32.2%	26	26.2	6.6	8.7				12.9	41.3	35.2	32.3				36.1		10.3		$19,499	$2,269	$17,230
Maryland City Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3359 Crumpton South	Laurel	20724	Anne Arundel County	Anne Arundel County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(301) 725-4256	436	35	12.3	84.4%	13 (3.0%)	176 (40.4%)	226 (51.8%)	8 (1.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.8%)	19.4	661^st of 859 public elementary schools	23.1%		19.3	663^rd of 855 public elementary schools	22.5%	2	18.3	15.6					12.7	24.6	35.5	25.4				28.4		9.8		$19,122	$2,496	$16,625
Scotchtown Hills Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	15950 Dorset Rd	Laurel	20707	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 497-3994	612	40	15.1	76.0%	28 (4.6%)	228 (37.3%)	304 (49.7%)	22 (3.6%)	10 (1.6%)	2 (0.3%)	18 (2.9%)	13.5	752^nd of 859 public elementary schools	12.5%		16.1	715^th of 855 public elementary schools	16.4%	37	12.0	7.7	14.5				11.4	20.9	19.2	23.0				21.0		9.5		$18,600	$1,682	$16,918
Laurel Woods Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	9250 N Laurel Rd	Laurel	20723	Howard County	Howard County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 880-5960	662	56	11.8	61.6%	45 (6.8%)	293 (44.3%)	234 (35.3%)	59 (8.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	30 (4.5%)	31	529^th of 859 public elementary schools	38.4%		35.8	499^th of 855 public elementary schools	41.6%	30	30.7	19.8	30.7				26.8	29.3	31.1	37.8				32.3		14.9		$18,220	$1,704	$16,516

Frequently Asked Questions about Oaklands Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Oaklands Elementary?

Students at Oaklands Elementary are 56% Hispanic, 37% African American, 4% Asian, 1% Two or more races, 1% White.

What district is Oaklands Elementary in?

Prince George's County Public Schools

Is Oaklands Elementary a good school?

Oaklands Elementary ranks in the bottom 14.2% of Maryland elementary schools.

What schools do graduates of Oaklands Elementary attend?

Students who attend Oaklands Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Dwight D. Eisenhower Middle
High : Laurel High

How many students attend Oaklands Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 395 students attended Oaklands Elementary.

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