Below Average
#1171 of 1,363 schools in MD
Apple Grove Elementary
Elementary School · Prince George's County Public Schools · Fort Washington, MD
A Prince George's County Public Schools elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
7400 Bellefield Ave, Fort Washington, MD 20744
- Math 12% vs MD 30% (2025)
- Reading 36% vs MD 51% (2025)
- 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Apple Grove Elementary score 24% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2025 MCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 14 points since 2020, reaching 24% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MD state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
79.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Apple Grove Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 7Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$124,838
Median home value
$418,100
Median rent
$1,751/mo
College educated
35.6%
Homeownership
81.5%
Poverty rate
4.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20744; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Excel Academy Public CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.7 | K–8 | 1.0 mi | 437 | Compare → |
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| Avalon ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 302 | Compare → |
| National Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | PK–12 | 1.1 mi | 156 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Prince George's County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 199
- Rank in district
- #156 of 194
- District spending per student
- $19,789NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Apple Grove Elementary is listed in Prince George's County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Apple Grove Elementary
Apple Grove Elementary is a public elementary school in Fort Washington, MD, part of Prince George's County Public Schools, serving approximately 323 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,171 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Apple Grove Elementary
What grades does Apple Grove Elementary serve?
Apple Grove Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Apple Grove Elementary?
Apple Grove Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 323 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Apple Grove Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Apple Grove Elementary is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Apple Grove Elementary rank in MD?
Apple Grove Elementary ranks #1,171 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Apple Grove Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Apple Grove Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Apple Grove Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Apple Grove Elementary has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Apple Grove Elementary a charter school?
No, Apple Grove Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Apple Grove Elementary a Title I school?
No, Apple Grove Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Apple Grove Elementary?
79.9% of students at Apple Grove Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 323
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Prince George's County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 55.4%
- Phone
- (301) 449-4966
- Area population (ZIP 20744)
- 56,236
- Area average commute
- 38 min
- Area median age
- 43.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAP · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAP · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 20744; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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