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Patuxent Elementary School

4410 Bishopmill Dr
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 284 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Patuxent 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 284 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • : Bottom 50% in MD
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Patuxent Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

School Overview

Patuxent Elementary School's student population of 284 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
284 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Patuxent Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Patuxent Elementary School is 0.32, 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.
This School
State Level (MD)
#997 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
10-14%
27%
25-29%
45%
20-29%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
15%
23%
Black
81%
33%
White
n/a
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.32
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Patuxent Elementary School's ranking?
Patuxent Elementary School is ranked #997 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Patuxent Elementary School?
284 students attend Patuxent Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Patuxent Elementary School students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Patuxent Elementary School?
Patuxent Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Patuxent Elementary School offer ?
Patuxent Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Patuxent Elementary School part of?
Patuxent Elementary School is part of Prince George's County School District.
In what neighborhood is Patuxent Elementary School located?
Patuxent Elementary School is located in the Greater Upper Marlboro neighborhood of Upper Marlboro, MD. There are 2 other public schools located in Greater Upper Marlboro.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 284 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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