James Ryder Randall Early Childhood Center serves 158 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 158 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
James Ryder Randall Early Childhood Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
James Ryder Randall Early Childhood Center's student population of 158 students has grown by 79% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
158 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of James Ryder Randall Early Childhood Center is 0.51, 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
7:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
6%
7%
Hispanic
17%
22%
Black
68%
33%
White
4%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
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
How many students attend James Ryder Randall Early Childhood Center?
158 students attend James Ryder Randall Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of James Ryder Randall Early Childhood Center students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 4% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James Ryder Randall Early Childhood Center?
James Ryder Randall Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does James Ryder Randall Early Childhood Center offer ?
James Ryder Randall Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is James Ryder Randall Early Childhood Center part of?
James Ryder Randall Early Childhood Center is part of Prince George's County School District.
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