Serving 669 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Vansville 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 17% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is 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 96% 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: 669 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Vansville Elementary School's student population of 669 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
669 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Vansville 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 Vansville Elementary School is 0.63, 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
#712 out of 1347 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
9%
7%
Hispanic
32%
23%
Black
51%
33%
White
4%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vansville Elementary School's ranking?
Vansville Elementary School is ranked #712 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Vansville Elementary School often compared to?
Vansville Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Calverton Elementary School, Beltsville Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Vansville Elementary School?
669 students attend Vansville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Vansville Elementary School students are Black, 32% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vansville Elementary School?
Vansville Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Vansville Elementary School offer ?
Vansville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Vansville Elementary School part of?
Vansville Elementary School is part of Prince George's County School District.
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