Princeton Elementary

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Princeton Elementary ranks 623 rd of 859 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Summary:

Princeton Elementary is an elementary school located in Suitland, Maryland, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 327. 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.

Princeton Elementary consistently ranks in the bottom quartile of Maryland elementary schools, with only 8.5% of students proficient or better in MCAP Mathematics and 32.4% proficient or better in MCAP English Language Arts, significantly below state and county averages. The school has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 62.66% to 79.51%, indicating a high concentration of students from low-income families. Despite the school's relatively high spending per student, ranging from $14,602 to $18,246, and low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12.4 to 14.2, the academic performance remains a concern.

Nearby schools, such as Allenwood Elementary, Andrew Jackson Academy, and William Beanes Elementary, share similar demographic and academic profiles with Princeton Elementary, also struggling with low academic performance and high percentages of students from low-income families. However, some schools, like Longfields Elementary and Benjamin D. Foulois Academy, perform significantly better academically, despite serving similar student populations, suggesting that factors beyond just demographics may play a crucial role in student outcomes.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

6101 Baxter Dr
Suitland, MD 20746-4509

(301) 702-7650

District: Prince George's County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
623^rd of 859 Maryland Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $19,711

Students who attend Princeton Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Thurgood Marshall Middle
High:	Dr. Henry A. Wise Junior High

Student/teacher ratio: 14.2

Number of students: 327

Racial breakdown:

African American:

64.2%

Hispanic:

30.3%

Asian:

1.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 79.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Princeton Elementary ranks worse than 72.5% of elementary schools in Maryland. It also ranks 61^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 21.98. (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 (64.2%), Hispanic (30.3%), Asian (1.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 79.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Princeton Elementary is 14.2. 77 elementary schools in the Prince George's County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Princeton Elementary employs 23 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Princeton Elementary is $19,711, which is the 59^th highest among 137 elementary schools in the Prince George's County Public Schools District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Princeton 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 Princeton Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Princeton Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile
2004	82.68	108^th	803	86.6%
2005	69.98	247^th	805	69.3%
2006	83.18	98^th	804	87.8%
2007	76.06	169^th	818	79.3%
2008	29.89	667^th	838	20.4%
2009	46.35	527^th	850	38.0%
2010	37.08	617^th	855	27.8%
2011	11.12	794^th	853	6.9%
2012	9.20	798^th	857	6.9%
2013	16.47	754^th	847	11.0%
2014	24.23	710^th	867	18.1%
2015	17.72	721^st	859	16.1%
2016	12.33	771^st	845	8.8%
2017	14.04	747^th	847	11.8%
2018	14.46	737^th	857	14.0%
2019	14.41	738^th	853	13.5%
2021	11.72	772^nd	802	3.7%
2022	11.40	813^th	862	5.7%
2023	17.27	697^th	855	18.5%
2024	21.98	623^rd	859	27.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Princeton Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	11.87	764^th	796	4.0%

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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.

Data source: Maryland State Department of Education

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Thursday, July 25, 2013

Princeton Elementary Administration, Staff, and Teachers make daily assessments to bring out the best in the students. This school works well with parents and the nearby community. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Princeton Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	112	347	7	10	8	n/a	n/a	-4	480
1990	97	350	6	5	5	n/a	n/a	0	463
1991	95	307	5	3	4	n/a	n/a	0	414
1992	93	337	5	4	4	n/a	n/a	0	443
1993	61	324	3	3	2	n/a	n/a	0	393
1994	46	315	3	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	365
1995	25	353	1	4	2	n/a	n/a	0	385
1996	25	353	1	4	2	n/a	n/a	0	385
1997	27	349	3	7	2	n/a	n/a	0	388
1998	28	415	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	446
1999	22	462	5	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	497
2000	84	403	14	9	5	n/a	n/a	0	515
2001	113	356	13	17	1	n/a	n/a	0	500
2002	79	335	11	20	3	n/a	n/a	0	448
2003	79	335	11	20	3	n/a	n/a	0	448
2004	64	312	7	19	4	n/a	n/a	0	406
2005	54	340	5	43	6	n/a	n/a	0	448
2006	21	326	6	80	1	n/a	n/a	0	434
2007	22	228	5	87	0	n/a	n/a	0	342
2008	19	215	8	88	0	n/a	n/a	0	330
2009	14	231	9	90	1	n/a	n/a	0	345
2010	10	258	8	80	0	n/a	n/a	0	356
2011	23	281	2	93	1	1	8	0	409
2012	19	279	3	95	3	0	9	0	408
2013	10	242	4	99	1	0	8	0	364
2014	9	228	6	107	1	0	14	0	365
2015	7	259	7	112	1	0	12	0	398
2016	7	226	6	109	1	0	8	0	357
2017	7	229	2	110	0	1	6	0	355
2018	3	238	4	109	1	1	12	0	368
2019	2	238	6	117	1	0	5	0	369
2020	3	217	7	131	3	0	5	0	366
2021	2	177	5	98	3	0	1	0	286
2022	2	202	6	92	2	0	4	0	308
2023	4	210	6	99	2	0	6	0	327

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 Princeton Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	480	24.8	19.3	n/a
1990	463	24.3	19.0	21.4
1991	414	24.1	17.1	17.6
1992	443	21.2	20.8	27.8
1993	393	21.2	18.5	31.3
1994	365	22.2	16.4	43.6
1995	385	24.1	16.0	48.6
1996	385	24.1	16.0	48.6
1997	388	24.2	16.0	49.7
1998	446	26.0	17.2	46.4
1999	497	26.0	19.1	56.3
2000	515	29.2	17.6	51.7
2001	500	28.2	17.7	55.8
2002	448	27.6	16.2	50.9
2003	448	27.6	16.2	50.9
2004	406	25.5	15.9	42.1
2005	448	25.0	17.9	52.9
2006	434	30.0	14.5	63.8
2007	342	30.2	11.3	65.2
2008	330	28.2	11.7	60.6
2009	345	26.2	13.2	65.2
2010	356	24.2	14.6	75.6
2011	409	25.3	16.1	76.5
2012	408	24.5	16.6	73.3
2013	364	23.2	15.6	78
2014	365	25.5	14.2	80
2015	398	27.0	14.7	80.4
2016	357	28.0	12.7	79.6
2017	355	25.8	13.7	79.2
2018	368	25.8	14.2	73.6
2019	369	24.3	15.1	78.6
2020	366	25.4	14.3	80.1
2021	286	22.3	12.8	79
2022	308	24.8	12.4	62.7
2023	327	23.0	14.2	79.5

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 Princeton Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	480	24.8	19.3	n/a
1990	463	24.3	19.0	21.4
1991	414	24.1	17.1	17.6
1992	443	21.2	20.8	27.8
1993	393	21.2	18.5	31.3
1994	365	22.2	16.4	43.6
1995	385	24.1	16.0	48.6
1996	385	24.1	16.0	48.6
1997	388	24.2	16.0	49.7
1998	446	26.0	17.2	46.4
1999	497	26.0	19.1	56.3
2000	515	29.2	17.6	51.7
2001	500	28.2	17.7	55.8
2002	448	27.6	16.2	50.9
2003	448	27.6	16.2	50.9
2004	406	25.5	15.9	42.1
2005	448	25.0	17.9	52.9
2006	434	30.0	14.5	63.8
2007	342	30.2	11.3	65.2
2008	330	28.2	11.7	60.6
2009	345	26.2	13.2	65.2
2010	356	24.2	14.6	75.6
2011	409	25.3	16.1	76.5
2012	408	24.5	16.6	73.3
2013	364	23.2	15.6	78
2014	365	25.5	14.2	80
2015	398	27.0	14.7	80.4
2016	357	28.0	12.7	79.6
2017	355	25.8	13.7	79.2
2018	368	25.8	14.2	73.6
2019	369	24.3	15.1	78.6
2020	366	25.4	14.3	80.1
2021	286	22.3	12.8	79
2022	308	24.8	12.4	62.7
2023	327	23.0	14.2	79.5

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Princeton Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$705 (4.5%)	$14,933 (95.5%)	$15,638
2020	$816 (5.6%)	$13,785 (94.4%)	$14,602
2021	$1,261 (6.9%)	$16,986 (93.1%)	$18,246
2022	$2,304 (11.5%)	$17,796 (88.5%)	$20,100
2023	$2,184 (11.1%)	$17,527 (88.9%)	$19,711

Data source: Maryland Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Princeton 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 738^th of 853 Elementary schools	Ranks 697^th of 855 Elementary schools	5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	369	327	11.4%
African American	238	210	11.8%
American Indian	1	2	100%
Asian	6	6
Hispanic	117	99	15.4%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	2	4	100%
Two or More Races	5	6	20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	78.6%	79.5%	0.9%

Schools Near Princeton 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
Princeton Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6101 Baxter Dr	Suitland	20746	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(301) 702-7650	327	23	14.2	79.5%	4 (1.2%)	210 (64.2%)	99 (30.3%)	6 (1.8%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.8%)	22	623^rd of 859 public elementary schools	27.5%		17.3	697^th of 855 public elementary schools	18.5%	74	14.0	11.4					8.5	27.9	38.6	30.8				32.4				$19,711	$2,184	$17,527
Imagine Andrews Public Charter	Public, Charter	K-8	4701 San Antonio Blvd	Andrews Air Force Base	20762	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	Yes	No	No	No	(301) 350-6002	402	21	19.1	32.1%	75 (18.7%)	234 (58.2%)	59 (14.7%)	11 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.2%)	18 (4.5%)	44.6	421^st of 859 public elementary schools	51.0%		42.4	435^th of 855 public elementary schools	49.1%	14	43.2	42.2	21.2	13.5	18.5	23.7	27.0	48.6	33.3	34.4	59.5	42.6	60.5	46.1		11.8	44.7	$20,172	$1,451	$18,721
Benjamin D. Foulois Academy	Public, Magnet	K-8	4601 Beauford Rd	Suitland	20746	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(301) 817-0300	530	40	13.4	42.5%	7 (1.3%)	494 (93.2%)	12 (2.3%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	12 (2.3%)	53.4	347^th of 859 public elementary schools	59.6%		59.2	305^th of 855 public elementary schools	64.3%	42	32.0	15.7	14.0	36.4	24.3		23.8	48.0	49.0	44.0	81.8	75.7	71.6	64.8	48.1	14.0	24.7	$19,177	$1,441	$17,736
Imagine Foundations at Morningside PCS	Public, Charter	K-8	6900 Ames St	Suitland	20746	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	Yes	No	No	No	(301) 817-0544	365	29	12.5	66.3%	1 (0.3%)	345 (94.5%)	12 (3.3%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.5%)	20	654^th of 859 public elementary schools	23.9%		42.3	436^th of 855 public elementary schools	49.0%	218	25.7	7.5	5.7	11.6	9.5		9.8	33.3	15.0	17.1	44.2	54.8	40.0	34.7		5.7		$21,648	$1,725	$19,923
Allenwood Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6300 Harley Ln	Temple Hills	20748	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 702-3930	325	25	13.2	81.2%	5 (1.5%)	156 (48.0%)	158 (48.6%)	3 (0.9%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	21.1	637^th of 859 public elementary schools	25.8%		22.1	627^th of 855 public elementary schools	26.7%	10	20.5						9.0	28.6	30.8	29.2				29.6		10.6		$18,541	$1,317	$17,224
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
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
Francis T. Evans Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6720 Old Alexandria Ferry Rd	Clinton	20735	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 599-2480	350	22	15.6	65.4%	25 (7.1%)	187 (53.4%)	105 (30.0%)	7 (2.0%)	2 (0.6%)	2 (0.6%)	22 (6.3%)	35.5	486^th of 859 public elementary schools	43.4%		33	525^th of 855 public elementary schools	38.6%	39	43.9	20.4	14.5				26.5	42.4	38.9	32.4				37.8		17.9		$18,272	$1,445	$16,828
James Ryder Randall Elementary	Public	K-5	5410 Kirby Rd	Clinton	20735	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 449-4980	254	19	13.1	80.3%	4 (1.6%)	132 (52.0%)	109 (42.9%)	4 (1.6%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.6%)	18.3	676^th of 859 public elementary schools	21.3%		20.4	652^nd of 855 public elementary schools	23.7%	24	12.0	10.9	10.6				11.2	31.3	32.6	31.1				31.7		6.4		$19,847	$1,437	$18,410
Samuel P. Massie Academy	Public	PK, KG-8	3301 Regency Pkwy	Forestville	20747	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(301) 669-1120	520	38	13.8	68.5%	0 (0.0%)	502 (96.5%)	16 (3.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	5.2	856^th of 859 public elementary schools	0.3%		14.8	734^th of 855 public elementary schools	14.2%	122								9.1	13.0	6.6	15.8	14.3	20.9	13.0				$19,273	$2,618	$16,655

Frequently Asked Questions about Princeton Elementary

Is Princeton Elementary a good school?

Princeton Elementary ranks 623^rd of 859 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Princeton Elementary attend?

Students who attend Princeton Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Thurgood Marshall Middle
High : Dr. Henry A. Wise Junior High

How many students attend Princeton Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 327 students attended Princeton Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Princeton Elementary?

Students at Princeton Elementary are 64% African American, 30% Hispanic, 2% Asian, 2% Two or more races, 1% White.

What district is Princeton Elementary in?

Prince George's County Public Schools

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