Concord Elementary

Concord Elementary is a public elementary school located in District Heights, Maryland, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 275. The school is part of the Prince George's County Public Schools district, which is ranked 22 out of 25 in Maryland and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Concord Elementary faces significant challenges compared to nearby schools. The school has a significantly higher percentage of African American students (81.82%) and consistently ranks in the bottom quarter of Maryland elementary schools, with a ranking between 553 and 779 out of 802-867 schools over the past 10 years. This is significantly lower than the nearby schools, such as Capitol Heights Elementary, which have rankings ranging from 129 to 856 out of 859 schools. Concord Elementary's proficiency rates on the MCAP assessments are consistently lower than the Prince George's County and Maryland state averages across all grade levels and subject areas.

Additionally, Concord Elementary has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 61.54% to 94.29% over the past three years, significantly higher than the surrounding schools. Despite the relatively high per-student spending at Concord Elementary, ranging from $15,028 to $17,097 over the past three years, the school's academic performance remains low, suggesting that funding alone may not be the sole factor in improving student outcomes. Addressing the persistent challenges at Concord Elementary will require a comprehensive, data-driven approach that considers the unique needs and context of the school and its community.