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How has Potomac Landing Elementary changed in the last five years, for better or worse?
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Enrollment
,
Combined
DISTRICT 858 · STATE 275
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS·NCES 240051001132
Potomac Landing Elementary
12500 Fort Washington Rd, Fort Washington, MD 20744 · (301)203-1114 · Prince George's County
GRADES M–MCOMBINED21-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
15.1:1
Teacher data unavailable
DISTRICT 11.5:1 · STATE 6.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
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Title I proxy
DISTRICT 79% · STATE 54%
Community
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0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other combined schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
5-year change
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2022-23Enrollment
422
+33 (+8%) vs 2017
-9% since 1990-91, when it was 465
Student : Teacher
15.1:1
was 17.0:1
% White
7%
was 3%
% Hispanic
25%
was 11%
% Black
60%
was 77%
% Asian
5%
was 8%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-23 | 422 | 28 | 15.1:1 | 58% (244) |
| 2020-21 | 412 | 27 | 15.3:1 | 47% (194) |
| 2017-18 | 389 | 22.9 | 17.0:1 | 46% (177) |
| 2015-16 | 428 | 26 | 16.5:1 | 43% (182) |
| 2010-11 | 502 | 25 | 20.1:1 | 38% (192) |
| 2000-01 | 536 | 23 | 23.3:1 | 25% (133) |
| 1990-91 | 465 | 22 | 21.1:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Potomac Landing Elementary.
Since 2017-18: students up 8% (389 to 422); teachers up 22% (22.9 to 28).
About Potomac Landing Elementary
Among the schools in Fort Washington, Maryland, is Potomac Landing Elementary, a public school.
Besides Potomac Landing Elementary, Prince George's County Public Schools runs 198 other schools. The district enrolls 132,693 students.
At Potomac Landing Elementary, the student-to-teacher ratio is 15.1:1. The gap from the 6.7:1 average for combined schools in Maryland is 8.4 students per teacher.
The school's county is Prince George's County. According to Census Bureau estimates, median household income comes to about $101,798, 37% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 7% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Prince George's County's 203 public schools enroll about 132,693 students and include Potomac Landing Elementary.
Potomac Landing Elementary is about 0.4 miles from Colin L Powell Academy, its nearest public school. Within five miles are at least 8 other public schools.
For locale, NCES codes Potomac Landing Elementary as Suburb: Large.
An 8% rise took enrollment from 389 in 2017-18 to 422 in 2022-23. Over the same years, the Black share fell from 77% to 60%. In 2017-18, the student-to-teacher ratio was 17.0:1; by 2022-23 it was 15.1:1.
On allk12, people connected to Potomac Landing Elementary can post about special education services, counseling, and support programs. Members of the school community can share what they know.
Prince George's County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
959,754
Census ACS
Median income
$101,798
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
37%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
203
132,693 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Prince George's County Public Schools
- High Point HighHigh · 3,012 students
- Charles Herbert Flowers HighHigh · 2,712 students
- Parkdale HighHigh · 2,588 students
- Bowie HighHigh · 2,580 students
- Eleanor Roosevelt HighHigh · 2,544 students
- Duval HighHigh · 2,522 students
Other schools in Fort Washington
- Colin L Powell AcademyElementary · 1,661 students
- Friendly HighHigh · 894 students
- Oxon Hill MiddleMiddle · 773 students
- Tayac ElementaryElementary · 459 students
- Excel Academy Public CharterElementary · 454 students
- Rose Valley ElementaryElementary · 366 students
Nearby schools
- Colin L Powell Academy0.4 mi · 1,661
- Fort Washington Forest Elem1.2 mi · 323
- Accokeek Academy2.5 mi · 1,445
- Indian Queen Elementary2.8 mi · 235
- Waynewood Elementary2.8 mi · 738
- Friendly High3.0 mi · 894
Frequently asked questions
About Potomac Landing ElementaryWhat grades does Potomac Landing Elementary serve?
Potomac Landing Elementary serves grades M-M.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Potomac Landing Elementary?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Potomac Landing Elementary is approximately 15.1:1.
Who oversees Potomac Landing Elementary?
Potomac Landing Elementary is overseen by Prince George's County Public Schools in Prince George's County.
Where is Potomac Landing Elementary located?
Potomac Landing Elementary is located at 12500 Fort Washington Rd, Fort Washington, MD 20744.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.