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#695 of 1,363 schools in MD
Gaywood Elementary
Elementary School · Prince George's County Public Schools · Lanham, MD
A Prince George's County Public Schools elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
6701 97th Ave, Lanham, MD 20706
- Math 18% vs MD 30% (2025)
- Reading 33% vs MD 51% (2025)
- 12:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Gaywood Elementary score 25% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 14%).
2025 MCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 18 points since 2020, reaching 25% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 38% (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
88.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Gaywood Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 23Car-Dependent
- Transit 39Some Transit
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$100,061
Median home value
$408,600
Median rent
$1,797/mo
College educated
33.7%
Homeownership
72%
Poverty rate
9.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20706; 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
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Goddard MontessoriEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 492 | Compare → |
| Catherine T. Reed ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 435 | Compare → |
| Seabrook ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 354 | Compare → |
| The Academy of Saint Matthias the ApostlePrivate · tuition | 6.4private | PK–8 | 1.1 mi | 157 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
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
- #52 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
Gaywood Elementary is listed in Prince George's County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gaywood Elementary
Gaywood Elementary is a public elementary school in Lanham, MD, part of Prince George's County Public Schools, serving approximately 506 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #695 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gaywood Elementary
What grades does Gaywood Elementary serve?
Gaywood Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Gaywood Elementary?
Gaywood Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 506 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gaywood Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Gaywood Elementary is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gaywood Elementary rank in MD?
Gaywood Elementary ranks #695 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Gaywood Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Gaywood Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Gaywood Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gaywood Elementary has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Gaywood Elementary a charter school?
No, Gaywood Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gaywood Elementary a Title I school?
No, Gaywood Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gaywood Elementary?
88.9% of students at Gaywood 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
- 506
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Prince George's County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.2%
- Phone
- (301) 918-8730
- Area population (ZIP 20706)
- 43,225
- Area average commute
- 32.7 min
- Area median age
- 38.5
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 20706; 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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