Serving 403 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Francis T. Evans Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 403 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Francis T. Evans Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Francis T. Evans Elementary School's student population of 403 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
403 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Year Founded
1968
School Calendar
School Motto
Together! We Will Give Our Children the Roots to Grow and the Wings to Fly.
School Rankings
Francis T. Evans Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Francis T. Evans Elementary School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#695 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
29%
23%
Black
53%
33%
White
10%
32%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Francis T. Evans Elementary School's ranking?
Francis T. Evans Elementary School is ranked #695 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Francis T. Evans Elementary School often compared to?
Francis T. Evans Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Imagine Andrews Public Charter by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Francis T. Evans Elementary School?
403 students attend Francis T. Evans Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Francis T. Evans Elementary School students are Black, 29% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Francis T. Evans Elementary School?
Francis T. Evans Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Francis T. Evans Elementary School offer ?
Francis T. Evans Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Francis T. Evans Elementary School part of?
Francis T. Evans Elementary School is part of Prince George's County School District.
School Reviews
3 2/20/2020
My grandma used to wok here therefore I went her too, it was a great school; staff was nice so was the principal. I learned a lot there and loved it.
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