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Greenbelt Elementary

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Greenbelt Elementary ranks 519 th of 864 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

519^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 864 Maryland Elementary Schools

Better than 40% of Maryland elementary schools

Summary

Greenbelt Elementary is a PK-5 school in Greenbelt, MD, serving 531 students within the Prince George's County Public Schools district, where it has historically been a solid, middle-of-the-pack option in a region of extremes. The school has a favorable student-teacher ratio of 11.9:1 and spends a substantial $19,295 per pupil, yet its academic outcomes are moderate, ranking in the 40th percentile statewide. English Language Arts (ELA) is a relative strength, with 44% proficiency in the 2025-2026 school year—above the district average of 38.9%—while math proficiency lags at 22.9%, though this still outperforms the district's 13.7% average. Nearby, top-tier magnet schools like Robert Goddard Montessori (78th percentile) and Dora Kennedy French Immersion (84th percentile) achieve far higher results, while Springhill Lake Elementary (5th percentile) and Magnolia Elementary (9th percentile) struggle significantly.

A key concern is the school's rapid demographic shift: the percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch jumped from 63.35% in 2022-2023 to 88.32% in 2024-2025, aligning Greenbelt more closely with lower-performing nearby schools like Berwyn Heights Elementary (91.5% economic disadvantage). Despite this, chronic absenteeism has improved, dropping from 35.6% in 2022-2023 to 29.1% in 2024-2025, which is better than the district average of 30.2% and far better than Springhill Lake Elementary's 42.0% rate. However, academic growth is uneven: 3rd graders shine with 55.2% ELA proficiency (above the state average of 50.4%), but by 5th grade, proficiency drops to 28.2% in ELA and just 12.8% in math, suggesting the school struggles to sustain progress in upper elementary grades.

Compared to its closest peer, Vansville Elementary (2.43 miles away), Greenbelt has a lower student-teacher ratio (11.9 vs. 14.5) and higher per-pupil spending ($19,295 vs. $18,567), yet achieves only marginally better test scores (22.9% vs. 20.1% math proficiency). This raises questions about resource allocation, especially since high-spending schools like Hollywood Elementary ($25,508 per student) also see low results. For parents, Greenbelt offers a stable, average option with strong early-grade reading and improving attendance, but it faces clear challenges in math instruction and maintaining academic momentum through 5th grade.

531

Students ?

11.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$19,295

Per pupil spending ?

88.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

66 Ridge Rd
Greenbelt, MD 20770-1737

(301) 513-5911

District: Prince George's County Public Schools

Students who attend Greenbelt Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Greenbelt Middle
High:	Eleanor Roosevelt High

Racial breakdown:

African American:

56.7%

Hispanic:

18.6%

White:

13.6%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 57th percentile in 2016 → 40th in 2026

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 12 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Maryland average (31% vs 39% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped — down 17 percentile points since 2016

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school31%

District avg25%

Maryland avg39%

519^th of 864

Maryland public elementary schools ?

Bottom 40%▼ down 17 pts since 2016

From top 43% (2016) to bottom 40% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

37^th of 135Elementary Schools in the Prince George's County Public Schools

22^nd of 25Prince George's County Public Schools among Maryland districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2026	35.8	519 of 864	39.9%	★★☆☆☆
2025	35.6	511 of 865	40.9%	★★☆☆☆
2024	31.6	520 of 859	39.5%	★★☆☆☆
2023	38.5	472 of 855	44.8%	★★☆☆☆
2022	40.7	481 of 862	44.2%	★★☆☆☆
2021	44.3	326 of 802	59.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	52.7	357 of 853	58.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	45.5	429 of 857	49.9%	★★★☆☆
2017	59.4	311 of 847	63.3%	★★★☆☆
2016	53.1	361 of 845	57.3%	★★★☆☆
2015	53.5	365 of 859	57.5%	★★★☆☆
2014	71.8	261 of 867	69.9%	★★★★☆
2013	47.7	488 of 847	42.4%	★★☆☆☆
2012	55.1	445 of 857	48.1%	★★☆☆☆
2011	46.7	505 of 853	40.8%	★★☆☆☆
2010	50.6	490 of 855	42.7%	★★☆☆☆
2009	34.7	628 of 850	26.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	35.2	621 of 838	25.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	62.1	342 of 818	58.2%	★★★☆☆
2006	65.8	302 of 804	62.4%	★★★☆☆
2005	60.5	361 of 805	55.2%	★★★☆☆
2004	70.3	252 of 803	68.6%	★★★☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	48.6	186 of 504	63.1%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	45.6	317 of 796	60.2%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	37.8	337 of 546	38.3%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	46.4	314 of 788	60.2%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	79.5	87 of 528	83.5%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

White (2021)84th percentile+24 vs school

African American (2021)63rd percentile+4 vs school

Female (2021)60th percentile~ school

Male (2021)60th percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2021)38th percentile-21 vs school

By subject vs Maryland (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts44%-8 vs state

Mathematics23%-4 vs state

Science17%-15 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Wednesday, November 9, 2016

The school overall has extremely poor communication with parents! School buses constantly over 30 minutes picking children up and I'm not only referencing the beginning of the school year and speak of being late up until today. No call or text about the late bus. Parents are expected to call the school who then forwards you to follow up with the bus lot. Glad this will be my child's last year at this school! Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, September 30, 2014

We have been researching this school as we consider options for our 3 year old. Based on recent and very positive reviews of several neighbors and friends with kids at GES, it appears this school has really improved the past few years. The test 2014 scores (well above the state average and on par with many of the better school districts) back this up. In addition to the better scores, they have added more arts and music classes, and parental involvement is quite strong. Close Quote

by a parent
Sunday, July 20, 2014

Principal Monica Gaines has saved this school. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				MCAP Mathematics (2026)							MCAP English Language Arts (2026)							MCAP Algebra I (2026)	MCAP Science (2026)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MCAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MCAP Mathematics All Grades	MCAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts All Grades	MCAP Algebra I End of Course	MCAP Science 5th Grade	MCAP Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Greenbelt Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	66 Ridge Rd	Greenbelt	20770	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 513-5911	531	45	11.9	88.3%	72 (13.6%)	301 (56.7%)	99 (18.6%)	37 (7.0%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (3.6%)	35.8	519^th of 864 public elementary schools	39.9%		35.6	511^th of 865 public elementary schools	40.9%	8	31.8	22.8	12.8				22.9	55.2	46.7	28.2				44.0		17.3		$19,295	$1,140	$18,155
Springhill Lake Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6060 Springhill Dr	Greenbelt	20770	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(301) 513-5996	804	63	12.7	92.5%	25 (3.1%)	319 (39.7%)	440 (54.7%)	7 (0.9%)	5 (0.6%)	2 (0.2%)	6 (0.7%)	10.3	820^th of 864 public elementary schools	5.1%		10.1	834^th of 865 public elementary schools	3.6%	14	17.2	6.7	4.4				9.5	15.5	23.3	15.9				18.3		7.0		$23,432	$2,812	$20,620
Dora Kennedy French Immersion	Public, Magnet	K-8	8950 Edmonston Rd	Greenbelt	20770	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(301) 918-8660	684	47	14.5	28.7%	135 (19.7%)	429 (62.7%)	52 (7.6%)	23 (3.4%)	4 (0.6%)	4 (0.6%)	37 (5.4%)	84.4	138^th of 864 public elementary schools	84.0%		79.5	186^th of 865 public elementary schools	78.5%	48	47.7	44.2	54.7	39.6	45.2	22.5	46.7	77.3	68.6	71.9	75.0	90.8	83.9	77.5	87.5	67.2	52.5	$19,733	$865	$18,868
Magnolia Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	8400 Nightingale Dr	Lanham	20706	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 918-8770	442	28	15.7	91.9%	23 (5.2%)	276 (62.4%)	96 (21.7%)	24 (5.4%)	9 (2.0%)	3 (0.7%)	11 (2.5%)	12.9	785^th of 864 public elementary schools	9.1%		12.4	804^th of 865 public elementary schools	7.1%	19	12.5	3.0	6.6				7.4	29.7	19.4	27.6				25.8		8.0		$18,599	$1,012	$17,587
Berwyn Heights Elementary	Public	K-5	6200 Pontiac St	Berwyn Heights	20740	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 684-6210	421	36	11.8	91.4%	42 (10.0%)	61 (14.5%)	294 (69.8%)	13 (3.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.4%)	20.1	681^st of 864 public elementary schools	21.2%		19.2	699^th of 865 public elementary schools	19.2%	18	20.3	8.3	7.9				11.9	41.1	19.4	34.5				31.9		14.8		$19,760	$1,726	$18,034
Vansville Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6813 Ammendale Rd	Beltsville	20705	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 931-2830	677	47	14.5	67.2%	31 (4.6%)	360 (53.2%)	216 (31.9%)	46 (6.8%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	20 (3.0%)	26.9	608^th of 864 public elementary schools	29.6%		33.7	523^rd of 865 public elementary schools	39.5%	85	29.5	16.8	14.1				20.1	40.0	37.0	32.6				36.6		14.1		$18,567	$995	$17,572
Hollywood Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	9811 49th Ave	College Park	20740	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(301) 513-5900	284	24	11.6	90.1%	21 (7.4%)	27 (9.5%)	219 (77.1%)	9 (3.2%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.5%)	23.2	644^th of 864 public elementary schools	25.5%		19.9	690^th of 865 public elementary schools	20.2%	46	28.6	7.7	20.5				18.6	43.5	28.8	25.6				32.6		9.1		$25,508	$2,250	$23,258
Catherine T. Reed Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	9501 Greenbelt Rd	Lanham	20706	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(301) 918-8716	437	39	11.2	90.4%	13 (3.0%)	304 (69.6%)	94 (21.5%)	16 (3.7%)	4 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	5 (1.1%)	21.9	658^th of 864 public elementary schools	23.8%		28.9	563^rd of 865 public elementary schools	34.9%	95	29.4	20.8	10.7				20.9	34.8	28.0	25.0				29.4		10.5		$23,937	$2,728	$21,209
Phyllis E. Williams Elementary	Public, Magnet	K-5	9601 Prince Pl	Upper Marlboro	20774	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(301) 499-3373	326	24	13.4	37.4%	9 (2.8%)	240 (73.6%)	60 (18.4%)	2 (0.6%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	12 (3.7%)	57.2	351^st of 864 public elementary schools	59.4%		73	230^th of 865 public elementary schools	73.4%	121	9.1	23.3	31.3				20.5	47.3	86.0	72.9				67.1		45.8		$19,882	$993	$18,888
Robert Goddard Montessori	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-8	9850 Good Luck Rd	Seabrook	20706	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(301) 918-3515	464	33	14.2	38.1%	121 (26.1%)	261 (56.3%)	41 (8.8%)	22 (4.7%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	16 (3.4%)	79	188^th of 864 public elementary schools	78.2%		79.4	188^th of 865 public elementary schools	78.3%		50.0	29.5	37.5	64.3	64.0	26.7	48.2	80.8	61.4	68.8	89.3	90.0	77.1	76.4	65.0	62.5	57.1	$20,793	$922	$19,872

Frequently Asked Questions about Greenbelt Elementary

What district is Greenbelt Elementary in?

Prince George's County Public Schools

Is Greenbelt Elementary a good school?

Greenbelt Elementary ranks 519^th of 864 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Greenbelt Elementary attend?

Students who attend Greenbelt Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Greenbelt Middle
High : Eleanor Roosevelt High

How many students attend Greenbelt Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 531 students attended Greenbelt Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Greenbelt Elementary?

Students at Greenbelt Elementary are 57% African American, 19% Hispanic, 14% White, 7% Asian, 4% Two or more races.

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