Serving 483 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Gladys Noon Spellman 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 4% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than 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 94% 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: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 483 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 4% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gladys Noon Spellman Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Gladys Noon Spellman Elementary School's student population of 483 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
483 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Gladys Noon Spellman 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 Gladys Noon Spellman Elementary School is 0.65, 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
#1086 out of 1347 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
9%
7%
Hispanic
41%
22%
Black
42%
33%
White
6%
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
79%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gladys Noon Spellman Elementary School's ranking?
Gladys Noon Spellman Elementary School is ranked #1086 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Gladys Noon Spellman Elementary School often compared to?
Gladys Noon Spellman Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Highland Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
4% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Gladys Noon Spellman Elementary School?
483 students attend Gladys Noon Spellman Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Gladys Noon Spellman Elementary School students are Black, 41% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 6% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gladys Noon Spellman Elementary School?
Gladys Noon Spellman Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Gladys Noon Spellman Elementary School offer ?
Gladys Noon Spellman Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Gladys Noon Spellman Elementary School part of?
Gladys Noon Spellman Elementary School is part of Prince George's County School District.
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