Suitland Elementary

Summary:

Suitland Elementary is a public elementary school in Suitland, Maryland, serving 519 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.

Suitland Elementary stands out for several key reasons. It has a significantly higher percentage of African American students (79.19%) compared to nearby schools, which range from 52.62% to 81.82% African American. The school also has a higher percentage of Hispanic students (19.65%) than the surrounding area. Academically, Suitland Elementary consistently ranks in the bottom quarter of Maryland elementary schools, with a ranking between 581 and 756 out of 855-862 schools over the past several years. The school's performance on MCAP assessments is also significantly lower than the Prince George's County and Maryland state averages across all grades and subjects. Additionally, Suitland Elementary has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 52.35% to 91.45% over the past few years, higher than the surrounding schools.

While Suitland Elementary has a relatively high per-student spending, ranging from $15,697 to $18,747 over the past few years, this is higher than some nearby schools like District Heights Elementary ($14,550) and Overlook Elementary ($15,728). This suggests that simply increasing funding may not be enough to improve student outcomes, and that other factors, such as curriculum, instruction, and school leadership, may be playing a role in Suitland Elementary's consistently low performance.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

4650 Towne Park Rd
Suitland, MD 20746

(301) 817-3770

District: Prince George's County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
727^th of 859 Maryland Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $20,638

Students who attend Suitland Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Drew-Freeman Middle
High:	Suitland High

Student/teacher ratio: 13.6

Number of students: 519

Racial breakdown:

African American:

79.2%

Hispanic:

19.7%

Two or more races:

0.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 68.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Suitland Elementary ranks worse than 84.6% of elementary schools in Maryland. It also ranks 97^th 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 14.94. (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 (79.2%), Hispanic (19.7%), two or more races (0.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 68.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Suitland Elementary is 13.6, which is the 57^th best among 137 elementary schools in the Prince George's County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Suitland Elementary employs 37.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Suitland Elementary is $20,638, which is the 39^th highest among 137 elementary schools in the Prince George's County Public Schools District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Suitland 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 Suitland Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Suitland Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile
2007	86.28	55^th	818	93.3%
2008	21.52	730^th	838	12.9%
2009	14.70	799^th	850	6.0%
2010	15.83	790^th	855	7.6%
2011	20.88	724^th	853	15.1%
2012	11.62	783^rd	857	8.6%
2013	14.40	773^rd	847	8.7%
2014	25.74	701^st	867	19.1%
2015	23.63	646^th	859	24.8%
2016	16.89	713^th	845	15.6%
2017	15.48	727^th	847	14.2%
2018	15.87	725^th	857	15.4%
2019	16.35	722^nd	853	15.4%
2021	13.06	756^th	802	5.7%
2022	22.75	652^nd	862	24.4%
2023	25.68	581^st	855	32.0%
2024	14.94	727^th	859	15.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Suitland Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	37.85	335^th	546	38.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Suitland Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	20.59	629^th	796	21.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Suitland Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	9.33	780^th	788	1.0%

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Rank History for African American students at Suitland Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	18.45	468^th	504	7.1%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Suitland Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	29.03	253^rd	347	27.1%

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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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Enrollment information for Suitland Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2006	3	636	3	25	6	n/a	n/a	673
2007	1	601	2	22	3	n/a	n/a	629
2008	0	587	3	25	0	n/a	n/a	615
2009	0	530	2	28	0	n/a	n/a	560
2010	1	504	4	26	3	n/a	n/a	538
2011	0	454	0	35	3	3	7	502
2012	0	479	0	40	1	0	6	526
2013	0	507	0	53	0	0	7	567
2014	2	499	0	41	0	0	6	548
2015	1	462	2	60	0	0	5	530
2016	3	479	0	71	0	1	4	558
2017	2	436	3	85	2	0	4	532
2018	3	436	2	106	0	0	2	549
2019	3	435	1	92	0	0	3	534
2020	3	456	1	115	0	0	3	578
2021	3	388	3	106	0	1	2	503
2022	4	400	1	102	1	1	1	510
2023	0	411	2	102	1	0	3	519

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 Suitland Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	673	36.0	18.7	64.9
2007	629	35.2	17.9	63.1
2008	615	36.0	17.1	59.2
2009	560	34.5	16.2	60
2010	538	34.3	15.6	68.4
2011	502	29.5	16.9	71.7
2012	526	26.1	20.1	74.9
2013	567	27.9	20.2	74.6
2014	548	34.3	15.9	74.6
2015	530	31.0	17.0	83.4
2016	558	34.0	16.4	79.6
2017	532	40.3	13.2	100
2018	549	37.2	14.7	100
2019	534	41.2	12.9	100
2020	578	41.7	13.8	85.5
2021	503	43.3	11.6	91.5
2022	510	42.4	12.0	52.4
2023	519	37.9	13.6	68.8

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 Suitland Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	673	36.0	18.7	64.9
2007	629	35.2	17.9	63.1
2008	615	36.0	17.1	59.2
2009	560	34.5	16.2	60
2010	538	34.3	15.6	68.4
2011	502	29.5	16.9	71.7
2012	526	26.1	20.1	74.9
2013	567	27.9	20.2	74.6
2014	548	34.3	15.9	74.6
2015	530	31.0	17.0	83.4
2016	558	34.0	16.4	79.6
2017	532	40.3	13.2	100
2018	549	37.2	14.7	100
2019	534	41.2	12.9	100
2020	578	41.7	13.8	85.5
2021	503	43.3	11.6	91.5
2022	510	42.4	12.0	52.4
2023	519	37.9	13.6	68.8

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 Suitland Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$977 (5.7%)	$16,238 (94.3%)	$17,214
2020	$956 (6.1%)	$14,741 (93.9%)	$15,697
2021	$1,356 (7.2%)	$17,392 (92.8%)	$18,747
2022	$2,448 (11.2%)	$19,328 (88.8%)	$21,776
2023	$2,793 (13.5%)	$17,845 (86.5%)	$20,638

Data source: Maryland Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Suitland Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 722^nd of 853 Elementary schools	Ranks 581^st of 855 Elementary schools	16.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	534	519	2.8%
African American	435	411	5.5%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	1	2	100%
Hispanic	92	102	10.9%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	3	0	100%
Two or More Races	3	3
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	68.8%	31.2%

Schools Near Suitland Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCAP Mathematics (2024)				MCAP English Language Arts (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 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 Science 5th Grade	MCAP Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
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
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
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
Concord Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2004 Concord Ln	District Heights	20747	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(301) 817-0488	275	21	12.9	75.3%	1 (0.4%)	225 (81.8%)	44 (16.0%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.1%)	27.9	553^rd of 859 public elementary schools	35.6%		14.9	733^rd of 855 public elementary schools	14.3%	180			23.5	11.0	20.8	19.4	44.1				29.2	13.9		$22,336	$3,126	$19,210
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
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
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 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
Francis Scott Key Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2301 Scott Key Dr	District Heights	20747	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(301) 817-7970	420	31	13.3	66.4%	12 (2.9%)	314 (74.8%)	89 (21.2%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	10.2	816^th of 859 public elementary schools	5.0%		12.5	775^th of 855 public elementary schools	9.4%	41	10.8	5.5		6.8	18.1	22.2	15.8				18.3	6.5		$21,726	$2,837	$18,889
Doswell E. Brooks Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1301 Brooke Rd	Capitol Heights	20743	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(301) 817-0480	225	21	10.5	73.8%	9 (4.0%)	154 (68.4%)	53 (23.6%)	4 (1.8%)	2 (0.9%)	2 (0.9%)	1 (0.4%)	24.9	587^th of 859 public elementary schools	31.7%		30.1	544^th of 855 public elementary schools	36.4%	43	25.0	7.4		12.8	35.0	48.0	22.2				34.8	7.4		$27,285	$2,640	$24,645

Frequently Asked Questions about Suitland Elementary

What district is Suitland Elementary in?

Prince George's County Public Schools

What is the racial makeup of Suitland Elementary?

Students at Suitland Elementary are 79% African American, 20% Hispanic.

Is Suitland Elementary a good school?

Suitland Elementary ranks in the bottom 15.4% of Maryland elementary schools.

What schools do graduates of Suitland Elementary attend?

Students who attend Suitland Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Drew-Freeman Middle
High : Suitland High

How many students attend Suitland Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 519 students attended Suitland Elementary.

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