Overlook Elementary

Summary:

Overlook Elementary is a public magnet elementary school in Temple Hills, Maryland, serving 328 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.

Overlook Elementary faces several challenges, including low academic performance, declining rankings, and significant racial disparities. The school has a much higher percentage of African American students (81.4%) compared to surrounding schools, and its test scores are generally lower than the Prince George's County and Maryland state averages. Overlook Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom quarter of Maryland elementary schools, with a 1- or 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 32.39% to 41.77% over the past three school years.

While Overlook Elementary's performance is generally lower than the surrounding schools, there are a few exceptions. For example, Imagine Lincoln PCS, a public charter school located 1.26 miles away, outperforms Overlook Elementary in both mathematics and English language arts across all grades. Addressing the challenges at Overlook Elementary, such as the racial disparities and socioeconomic factors, could be crucial in improving the school's performance and providing a high-quality education for its students.

Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-5

3298 Curtis Dr
Temple Hills, MD 20748-1218

(301) 702-3831

District: Prince George's County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
691^st of 859 Maryland Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,108

Student/teacher ratio: 13.2

Number of students: 328

Racial breakdown:

African American:

81.4%

Hispanic:

13.1%

Two or more races:

3.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 41.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Overlook Elementary ranks worse than 80.4% of elementary schools in Maryland. It also ranks 83^rd 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 16.93. (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: African American (81.4%), Hispanic (13.1%), two or more races (3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 41.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Overlook 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 Overlook Elementary employs 24.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Overlook Elementary is $18,108. 102 elementary schools in the Prince George's County Public Schools District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Overlook 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 Overlook Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Overlook Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile
2004	82.58	112^th	803	86.1%
2005	87.01	56^th	805	93.0%
2006	86.89	52^nd	804	93.5%
2007	86.37	51^st	818	93.8%
2008	13.83	786^th	838	6.2%
2009	4.25	839^th	850	1.3%
2010	8.80	828^th	855	3.2%
2011	14.38	767^th	853	10.1%
2012	10.75	786^th	857	8.3%
2013	11.56	791^st	847	6.6%
2014	13.39	775^th	867	10.6%
2015	16.34	746^th	859	13.2%
2016	15.48	735^th	845	13.0%
2017	16.98	705^th	847	16.8%
2019	33.01	521^st	853	38.9%
2021	27.67	514^th	802	35.9%
2022	17.94	723^rd	862	16.1%
2023	17.81	685^th	855	19.9%
2024	16.93	691^st	859	19.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Overlook Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	40.40	308^th	546	43.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Overlook Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	31.21	481^st	796	39.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Overlook Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	28.78	499^th	788	36.7%

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Rank History for African American students at Overlook Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	39.81	284^th	504	43.7%

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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 parent
Tuesday, September 19, 2017

My child is in the spanish immersion program. This is a great program with a staff that cares about the children and teaches them thoroughly! My child has also tested into the TAG program because of what he is being taught. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Overlook Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1989	10	315	2	0	1	n/a	n/a	328
1990	4	315	5	2	6	n/a	n/a	332
1991	4	374	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	383
1992	9	434	1	2	3	n/a	n/a	449
1993	6	458	1	2	5	n/a	n/a	472
1994	3	549	2	1	1	n/a	n/a	556
1995	2	572	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	577
1996	2	572	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	577
1997	2	607	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	611
1998	1	647	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	651
1999	1	470	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	471
2000	3	492	0	0	3	n/a	n/a	498
2001	2	452	2	0	1	n/a	n/a	457
2002	2	303	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	308
2003	2	303	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	308
2004	1	308	3	1	1	n/a	n/a	314
2005	1	397	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	402
2006	1	348	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	352
2007	3	311	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	317
2008	2	302	3	5	0	n/a	n/a	312
2009	2	330	6	5	1	n/a	n/a	344
2010	4	299	2	21	0	n/a	n/a	326
2011	3	283	1	23	0	2	6	318
2012	1	240	2	26	2	0	5	276
2013	1	249	1	27	0	1	4	283
2014	2	247	1	32	1	1	4	288
2015	3	226	1	28	1	2	2	263
2016	6	218	2	21	2	0	1	250
2017	6	224	1	20	3	0	1	255
2018	7	215	1	22	3	0	1	249
2019	6	256	2	20	1	0	2	287
2020	9	286	3	27	1	1	5	332
2021	5	294	3	40	1	1	5	349
2022	8	290	2	38	2	1	11	352
2023	6	267	1	43	1	0	10	328

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 Overlook Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	328	21.0	15.6	n/a
1990	332	21.0	15.8	28
1991	383	23.2	16.5	22.5
1992	449	27.1	16.5	29.6
1993	472	29.5	16.0	28.2
1994	556	32.1	17.3	41
1995	577	37.1	15.6	50.1
1996	577	37.1	15.6	50.1
1997	611	38.7	15.8	49.9
1998	651	36.0	18.1	46.5
1999	471	36.1	13.0	70.7
2000	498	33.7	14.8	63.1
2001	457	26.3	17.4	68.1
2002	308	28.8	10.7	72.7
2003	308	28.8	10.7	72.7
2004	314	27.2	11.5	62.1
2005	402	21.0	19.1	72.9
2006	352	22.0	16.0	65.6
2007	317	22.2	14.3	67.5
2008	312	23.5	13.3	69.6
2009	344	22.8	15.1	74.1
2010	326	25.0	13.0	79.4
2011	318	21.4	14.8	77.4
2012	276	16.9	16.3	78.6
2013	283	16.6	16.9	80.6
2014	288	18.0	15.9	81.6
2015	263	21.0	12.5	72.2
2016	250	22.0	11.3	57.6
2017	255	23.6	10.8	51.8
2018	249	23.0	10.8	40.6
2019	287	23.0	12.4	40.8
2020	332	25.0	13.2	35.8
2021	349	28.5	12.2	35.8
2022	352	25.5	13.8	32.4
2023	328	24.8	13.2	41.8

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 Overlook Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	328	21.0	15.6	n/a
1990	332	21.0	15.8	28
1991	383	23.2	16.5	22.5
1992	449	27.1	16.5	29.6
1993	472	29.5	16.0	28.2
1994	556	32.1	17.3	41
1995	577	37.1	15.6	50.1
1996	577	37.1	15.6	50.1
1997	611	38.7	15.8	49.9
1998	651	36.0	18.1	46.5
1999	471	36.1	13.0	70.7
2000	498	33.7	14.8	63.1
2001	457	26.3	17.4	68.1
2002	308	28.8	10.7	72.7
2003	308	28.8	10.7	72.7
2004	314	27.2	11.5	62.1
2005	402	21.0	19.1	72.9
2006	352	22.0	16.0	65.6
2007	317	22.2	14.3	67.5
2008	312	23.5	13.3	69.6
2009	344	22.8	15.1	74.1
2010	326	25.0	13.0	79.4
2011	318	21.4	14.8	77.4
2012	276	16.9	16.3	78.6
2013	283	16.6	16.9	80.6
2014	288	18.0	15.9	81.6
2015	263	21.0	12.5	72.2
2016	250	22.0	11.3	57.6
2017	255	23.6	10.8	51.8
2018	249	23.0	10.8	40.6
2019	287	23.0	12.4	40.8
2020	332	25.0	13.2	35.8
2021	349	28.5	12.2	35.8
2022	352	25.5	13.8	32.4
2023	328	24.8	13.2	41.8

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 Overlook Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$316 (1.9%)	$16,326 (98.1%)	$16,642
2020	$379 (2.4%)	$15,311 (97.6%)	$15,690
2021	$686 (4.4%)	$15,043 (95.6%)	$15,728
2022	$1,339 (7.9%)	$15,617 (92.1%)	$16,955
2023	$1,277 (7.1%)	$16,830 (92.9%)	$18,108

Data source: Maryland Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Overlook Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 521^st of 853 Elementary schools	Ranks 685^th of 855 Elementary schools	19%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	287	328	14.3%
African American	256	267	4.3%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	2	1	50%
Hispanic	20	43	115%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	6	6
Two or More Races	2	10	400%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	40.8%	41.8%	1%

Schools Near Overlook 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 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
Overlook Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	3298 Curtis Dr	Temple Hills	20748	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(301) 702-3831	328	25	13.2	41.8%	6 (1.8%)	267 (81.4%)	43 (13.1%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.0%)	16.9	691^st of 859 public elementary schools	19.6%		17.8	685^th of 855 public elementary schools	19.9%	6	22.5	12.2	10.0			14.4	25.0	30.6	20.0				25.2		10.0		$18,108	$1,277	$16,830
Imagine Lincoln PCS	Public, Charter	K-8	4207 Norcross St	Temple Hills	20748	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	Yes	No	No	No	(301) 808-5600	377	22	17.1	68.2%	2 (0.5%)	350 (92.8%)	21 (5.6%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	19.7	658^th of 859 public elementary schools	23.4%		37.7	479^th of 855 public elementary schools	44.0%	179	17.1	14.6		5.6		7.8	24.4	39.0	23.3	33.3	47.8	48.6	36.1		9.8	13.5	$21,355	$1,659	$19,695
Suitland Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4650 Towne Park Rd	Suitland	20746	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(301) 817-3770	519	38	13.6	68.8%	0 (0.0%)	411 (79.2%)	102 (19.7%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	14.9	727^th of 859 public elementary schools	15.4%		25.7	581^st of 855 public elementary schools	32.0%	146	11.9	6.3				5.7	23.7	21.8	31.9				25.8		8.2		$20,638	$2,793	$17,845
Hillcrest Heights Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4305 22nd Pl	Temple Hills	20748	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(301) 702-3800	406	30	13.4	66.0%	6 (1.5%)	293 (72.2%)	103 (25.4%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	15.7	714^th of 859 public elementary schools	16.9%		7	838^th of 855 public elementary schools	2.0%	124	5.7						30.6	7.9	30.9				22.8				$18,935	$2,436	$16,499
Panorama Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2002 Callaway St	Temple Hills	20748	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(301) 702-3870	568	41	13.9	67.3%	8 (1.4%)	433 (76.2%)	106 (18.7%)	5 (0.9%)	6 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.8%)	20.8	644^th of 859 public elementary schools	25.0%		16.3	712^th of 855 public elementary schools	16.7%	68	18.7	12.0	11.5			14.0	29.3	34.7	29.9				31.3				$14,092	$2,429	$11,663
Maya Angelou French Immersion	Public, Magnet	K-8	2000 Callaway St	Temple Hills	20748	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(301) 702-3950	392	37	10.7	45.2%	3 (0.8%)	362 (92.3%)	16 (4.1%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	7 (1.8%)	47.8	393^rd of 859 public elementary schools	54.2%		54.3	338^th of 855 public elementary schools	60.5%	55	41.5	26.8	11.4	18.4	8.3	20.7	52.8	58.5	34.3	60.5	67.6	56.8	55.2	15.4	11.4	24.3	$22,955	$1,529	$21,426
William Beanes Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5108 Dianna Dr	Suitland	20746	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(301) 817-0533	382	32	11.8	65.7%	3 (0.8%)	254 (66.5%)	115 (30.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	6 (1.6%)	3 (0.8%)	12.5	779^th of 859 public elementary schools	9.3%		14.3	744^th of 855 public elementary schools	13.0%	35		6.0					13.3	30.0	23.6				21.8		5.3		$21,661	$2,423	$19,238
Bradbury Heights Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1401 Glacier Ave	Capitol Heights	20743	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(301) 817-0570	444	36	12.5	74.3%	6 (1.4%)	325 (73.2%)	98 (22.1%)	9 (2.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.1%)	6.4	852^nd of 859 public elementary schools	0.8%		16.4	707^th of 855 public elementary schools	17.3%	145	10.6						13.3	13.8	7.7				11.6				$22,412	$2,732	$19,680
William W. Hall Academy	Public	PK, KG-8	5200 Marlboro Pk	Capitol Heights	20743	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(301) 817-2933	496	40	12.5	82.9%	8 (1.6%)	261 (52.6%)	227 (45.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13.2	761^st of 859 public elementary schools	11.4%		22	631^st of 855 public elementary schools	26.2%	130	11.3						22.6	23.2	28.6	17.6	42.1	20.9	25.7			7.0	$19,017	$2,119	$16,898
Andrew Jackson Academy	Public	PK, KG-8	3500 Regency Pkwy	Forestville	20747	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(301) 817-0310	407	37	11.0	68.6%	8 (2.0%)	317 (77.9%)	77 (18.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.0%)	8.7	833^rd of 859 public elementary schools	3.0%		5.5	849^th of 855 public elementary schools	0.7%	16		9.6					22.5	9.8		10.8	11.9	22.2	13.7			9.4	$25,318	$3,111	$22,206

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What district is Overlook Elementary in?

Prince George's County Public Schools

How many students attend Overlook Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 328 students attended Overlook Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Overlook Elementary?

Students at Overlook Elementary are 81% African American, 13% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% White.

Is Overlook Elementary a good school?

Overlook Elementary ranks in the bottom 19.6% of Maryland elementary schools.

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