Serving 391 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Fort Washington Forest 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% 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-6
- Enrollment: 391 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fort Washington Forest Elementary School's student population of 391 students has grown by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
391 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Fort Washington Forest Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fort Washington Forest Elementary School is 0.56, 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
#767 out of 1347 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
38%
23%
Black
55%
33%
White
3%
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
53%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fort Washington Forest Elementary School's ranking?
Fort Washington Forest Elementary School is ranked #767 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Fort Washington Forest Elementary School often compared to?
Fort Washington Forest Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Accokeek Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Fort Washington Forest Elementary School?
391 students attend Fort Washington Forest Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Fort Washington Forest Elementary School students are Black, 38% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fort Washington Forest Elementary School?
Fort Washington Forest Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Fort Washington Forest Elementary School offer ?
Fort Washington Forest Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Fort Washington Forest Elementary School part of?
Fort Washington Forest Elementary School is part of Prince George's County School District.
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