Serving 336 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Rockledge 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 336 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rockledge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Rockledge Elementary School's student population of 336 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
336 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Calendar
School Mascot
Roadrunner
School Rankings
Rockledge 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 Rockledge Elementary School is 0.68, 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
#810 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
7%
Hispanic
28%
23%
Black
48%
33%
White
13%
32%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Roadrunner
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rockledge Elementary School's ranking?
Rockledge Elementary School is ranked #810 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Rockledge Elementary School often compared to?
Rockledge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Whitehall Elementary School, High Bridge Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Rockledge Elementary School?
336 students attend Rockledge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Rockledge Elementary School students are Black, 28% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rockledge Elementary School?
Rockledge Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Rockledge Elementary School offer ?
Rockledge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Rockledge Elementary School part of?
Rockledge Elementary School is part of Prince George's County School District.
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