Serving 284 students in grades Kindergarten-5, James Ryder Randall 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 284 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
James Ryder Randall Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
James Ryder Randall Elementary School's student population of 284 students has declined by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 60% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
284 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Ready to Lead: Leading by Learning the Mustang Way
School Rankings
James Ryder Randall 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 James Ryder Randall Elementary School is 0.55, 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
#1088 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
44%
23%
Black
51%
33%
White
2%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
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 James Ryder Randall Elementary School's ranking?
James Ryder Randall Elementary School is ranked #1088 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are James Ryder Randall Elementary School often compared to?
James Ryder Randall Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Francis T. Evans Elementary School, Waldon Woods Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend James Ryder Randall Elementary School?
284 students attend James Ryder Randall Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of James Ryder Randall Elementary School students are Black, 44% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James Ryder Randall Elementary School?
James Ryder Randall Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does James Ryder Randall Elementary School offer ?
James Ryder Randall Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is James Ryder Randall Elementary School part of?
James Ryder Randall Elementary School is part of Prince George's County School District.
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