Frances Fuchs Early Childhood Center serves 340 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 340 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Frances Fuchs Early Childhood Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Frances Fuchs Early Childhood Center's student population of 340 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
340 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Frances Fuchs Early Childhood Center is 0.60, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
43%
22%
Black
47%
33%
White
5%
33%
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
72%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Frances Fuchs Early Childhood Center often compared to?
Frances Fuchs Early Childhood Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Chapel Forge Early Childhood Center by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Frances Fuchs Early Childhood Center?
340 students attend Frances Fuchs Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Frances Fuchs Early Childhood Center students are Black, 43% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 3% 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 Frances Fuchs Early Childhood Center?
Frances Fuchs Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Frances Fuchs Early Childhood Center offer ?
Frances Fuchs Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Frances Fuchs Early Childhood Center part of?
Frances Fuchs Early Childhood Center is part of Prince George's County School District.
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