Vansville Elementary

Q: Is Vansville Elementary a good school?

Vansville Elementary ranks 574 th of 859 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Vansville Elementary is a public elementary school in Beltsville, Maryland, serving 635 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.

Vansville Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of African American (53.7%) and Hispanic (27.09%) students compared to nearby schools like Calverton Elementary, Deerfield Run Elementary, and Hollywood Elementary. The school's test scores, particularly in mathematics, are generally lower than the state and county averages, with only 16.3% of Vansville students proficient or better in MCAP/Mathematics, compared to 24.1% statewide and 10.8% in the Prince George's County Public Schools district. Vansville Elementary's statewide ranking has fluctuated but has consistently been in the bottom half of Maryland elementary schools, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite the school's challenges, Vansville Elementary has maintained a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 14 to 15.5 students per teacher, and its spending per student has been relatively high, ranging from $12,993 to $13,876 over the past few years. While the school's performance is generally lower than the state and county averages, it has shown some signs of improvement in recent years, indicating that there may be opportunities for the school to continue to enhance its educational outcomes for its diverse student population.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

6813 Ammendale Rd
Beltsville, MD 20705

(301) 931-2830

District: Prince George's County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
574^th of 859 Maryland Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,180

Students who attend Vansville Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Martin Luther King Junior Middle
High:	High Point High

Student/teacher ratio: 16.4

Number of students: 669

Racial breakdown:

African American:

51.4%

Hispanic:

31.7%

Asian:

9.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 65.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Vansville Elementary ranks worse than 66.8% of elementary schools in Maryland. It also ranks 50^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 25.99. (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 (51.4%), Hispanic (31.7%), Asian (9.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 65.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Vansville Elementary is 16.4. 125 elementary schools in the Prince George's County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Vansville Elementary employs 40.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Vansville Elementary is $18,180. 105 elementary schools in the Prince George's County Public Schools District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Vansville 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 Vansville Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Vansville Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile
2009	58.35	403^rd	850	52.6%
2010	50.98	485^th	855	43.3%
2011	58.03	406^th	853	52.4%
2012	58.29	415^th	857	51.6%
2013	61.50	348^th	847	58.9%
2014	74.93	219^th	867	74.7%
2015	37.87	503^rd	859	41.4%
2016	50.35	391^st	845	53.7%
2017	47.30	411^th	847	51.5%
2018	37.66	492^nd	857	42.6%
2019	28.61	561^st	853	34.2%
2021	32.47	448^th	802	44.1%
2022	43.26	452^nd	862	47.6%
2023	47.71	381^st	855	55.4%
2024	25.99	574^th	859	33.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Vansville Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	63.83	90^th	546	83.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Vansville Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	33.49	450^th	796	43.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Vansville Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	34.33	428^th	788	45.7%

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Rank History for Asian students at Vansville Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	12.57	117^th	128	8.6%

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Rank History for African American students at Vansville Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	48.45	188^th	504	62.7%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Vansville Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	36.57	193^rd	347	44.4%

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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

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 4.3)

67%

33%

Reviews:

by a parent
Tuesday, May 14, 2019

It would be better if the teachers and administration was more responsive to the needs of the students. They also expect the students to act and respond as adults rather than providing teachable moments for the students. The curriculum is good but some of the teachers and administrators are subpar. Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, March 16, 2017

Vansville Elementary is a great school. A stellar example for other Elementary School to follow. My son started attending this school in Pre-K. He has made many strides and gains with the teachers has had. It definitely starts with the leadership. The Admin team works very hard to ensure that are children are receiving the best education possible, along with keeping them safe. It makes a parent feel good to know that their child is valued and cared for. Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, August 9, 2016

My son has attended this school for two years and he had an excellent teacher for kindergarten and for first grade. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Vansville Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2009	31	471	107	138	8	n/a	n/a	755
2010	41	547	122	144	7	n/a	n/a	861
2011	38	472	126	155	2	2	25	820
2012	50	468	131	145	5	0	26	825
2013	46	485	120	139	3	2	20	815
2014	43	497	120	159	1	1	22	843
2015	33	514	102	169	6	3	15	842
2016	36	469	93	160	3	5	12	778
2017	32	483	103	178	0	4	14	814
2018	19	452	93	189	0	5	17	775
2019	22	429	94	188	1	3	21	758
2020	34	407	95	215	1	2	21	775
2021	30	391	92	193	0	1	25	732
2022	32	377	76	182	0	3	21	691
2023	29	341	65	172	2	3	23	635
2024	27	344	61	212	3	2	20	669

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 Vansville Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	755	45.1	16.7	37.2
2010	861	46.3	18.5	41.8
2011	820	48.5	16.8	42
2012	825	43.1	19.1	45.1
2013	815	42.5	19.1	46.7
2014	843	45.6	18.4	49
2015	842	48.0	17.5	52.6
2016	778	47.0	16.5	52.3
2017	814	47.5	17.1	55
2018	775	48.5	15.9	47.4
2019	758	48.5	15.6	45.6
2020	775	49.0	15.8	51.5
2021	732	47.1	15.5	51.5
2022	691	49.1	14.0	41
2023	635	44.6	14.2	65.8
2024	669	40.6	16.4	65.6

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 Vansville Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	755	45.1	16.7	37.2
2010	861	46.3	18.5	41.8
2011	820	48.5	16.8	42
2012	825	43.1	19.1	45.1
2013	815	42.5	19.1	46.7
2014	843	45.6	18.4	49
2015	842	48.0	17.5	52.6
2016	778	47.0	16.5	52.3
2017	814	47.5	17.1	55
2018	775	48.5	15.9	47.4
2019	758	48.5	15.6	45.6
2020	775	49.0	15.8	51.5
2021	732	47.1	15.5	51.5
2022	691	49.1	14.0	41
2023	635	44.6	14.2	65.8
2024	669	40.6	16.4	65.6

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 Vansville Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$381 (2.8%)	$13,010 (97.2%)	$13,391
2020	$398 (3.1%)	$12,595 (96.9%)	$12,993
2021	$667 (4.8%)	$13,209 (95.2%)	$13,876
2022	$1,448 (8.6%)	$15,304 (91.4%)	$16,752
2023	$1,446 (8.0%)	$16,733 (92.0%)	$18,180

Data source: Maryland Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Vansville Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 561^st of 853 Elementary schools	Ranks 381^st of 855 Elementary schools	21.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	758	635	16.2%
African American	429	341	20.5%
American Indian	1	2	100%
Asian	94	65	30.9%
Hispanic	188	172	8.5%
Pacific Islander	3	3
White	22	29	31.8%
Two or More Races	21	23	9.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	45.6%	65.8%	20.2%

Schools Near Vansville 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
Vansville Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6813 Ammendale Rd	Beltsville	20705	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 931-2830	669	41	16.4	65.6%	27 (4.0%)	344 (51.4%)	212 (31.7%)	61 (9.1%)	3 (0.4%)	2 (0.3%)	20 (3.0%)	26	574^th of 859 public elementary schools	33.2%		47.7	381^st of 855 public elementary schools	55.4%	193	24.2	14.9	10.9				16.3	34.7	45.8	30.4				36.9		12.6		$18,180	$1,446	$16,733
Beltsville Academy	Public	PK, KG-8	4300 Wicomico Ave	Beltsville	20705	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 572-0630	1,109	77	14.4	78.9%	53 (4.8%)	131 (11.8%)	862 (77.7%)	36 (3.2%)	9 (0.8%)	2 (0.2%)	16 (1.4%)	21.1	638^th of 859 public elementary schools	25.7%		22.1	629^th of 855 public elementary schools	26.4%	9	17.2	8.9	6.0	8.3	6.4	17.3	12.8	28.4	32.8	28.9	42.3	50.8	59.6	40.6	100.0	12.1	19.7	$19,361	$1,673	$17,688
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	301	33	9.0	81.4%	10 (3.3%)	106 (35.2%)	163 (54.2%)	11 (3.7%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.7%)	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
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	571	35	16.1	75.5%	24 (4.2%)	360 (63.0%)	155 (27.1%)	12 (2.1%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	17 (3.0%)	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
Greenbelt Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	66 Ridge Rd	Greenbelt	20770	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 513-5911	543	42	13.0	63.5%	75 (13.8%)	313 (57.6%)	91 (16.8%)	40 (7.4%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (3.7%)	31.6	520^th of 859 public elementary schools	39.5%		38.5	472^nd of 855 public elementary schools	44.8%	48	23.9	21.9	12.4				18.9	45.7	48.4	28.1				40.2		16.2		$16,689	$1,559	$15,130
Calverton Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3400 Beltsville Rd	Beltsville	20705	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(301) 572-0640	799	59	13.6	86.5%	29 (3.6%)	212 (26.5%)	519 (65.0%)	22 (2.8%)	2 (0.3%)	3 (0.4%)	12 (1.5%)	11.8	790^th of 859 public elementary schools	8.0%		19.8	660^th of 855 public elementary schools	22.8%	130	13.6	7.6					8.0	20.9	19.3	20.9				20.3		7.4		$17,611	$2,127	$15,483
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	512	35	14.5	83.2%	23 (4.5%)	288 (56.3%)	188 (36.7%)	5 (1.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.2%)	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
Hollywood Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	9811 49th Ave	College Park	20740	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(301) 513-5900	301	24	12.3	78.1%	22 (7.3%)	32 (10.6%)	230 (76.4%)	10 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.3%)	31.1	528^th of 859 public elementary schools	38.5%		25.2	591^st of 855 public elementary schools	30.9%	63	15.2	8.7	35.8				20.7	22.0	32.6	42.3				33.1		19.6		$19,237	$2,006	$17,231
Springhill Lake Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6060 Springhill Dr	Greenbelt	20770	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(301) 513-5996	757	59	12.8	87.5%	18 (2.4%)	281 (37.1%)	438 (57.9%)	3 (0.4%)	5 (0.7%)	2 (0.3%)	10 (1.3%)	12.2	782^nd of 859 public elementary schools	9.0%		13	763^rd of 855 public elementary schools	10.8%	19	6.7		6.9				5.4	17.3	25.8	21.1				21.7		9.5		$20,823	$2,377	$18,445
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	462	35	13.1	88.5%	6 (1.3%)	151 (32.7%)	277 (60.0%)	20 (4.3%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (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

Frequently Asked Questions about Vansville Elementary

How many students attend Vansville Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 669 students attended Vansville Elementary.

What district is Vansville Elementary in?

Prince George's County Public Schools

Is Vansville Elementary a good school?

Vansville Elementary ranks 574^th of 859 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Vansville Elementary?

Students at Vansville Elementary are 51% African American, 32% Hispanic, 9% Asian, 4% White, 3% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Vansville Elementary attend?

Students who attend Vansville Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Martin Luther King Junior Middle
High : High Point High

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