Below Average
#1126 of 1,363 schools in MD
Gladys Noon Spellman Elementary
Elementary School · Prince George's County Public Schools · Cheverly, MD
A Prince George's County Public Schools elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3324 64th Ave, Cheverly, MD 20785
- Math 19% vs MD 30% (2025)
- Reading 29% vs MD 51% (2025)
- 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Gladys Noon Spellman Elementary score 24% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 16%).
2025 MCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 13 points since 2020, reaching 24% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 46% (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
85.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Gladys Noon Spellman Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Washington DC map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 41Car-Dependent
- Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,082/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Cheverly), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$83,690
Median home value
$346,000
Median rent
$1,764/mo
College educated
29.8%
Homeownership
50.1%
Poverty rate
13.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20785; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Ambrose Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | PK–8 | 0.2 mi | 156 | Compare → |
| Cooper Lane ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | PK–6 | 0.7 mi | 471 | Compare → |
| Rogers Heights ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–6 | 1.0 mi | 633 | Compare → |
| New Hope AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | PK–12 | 1.1 mi | 138 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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
- #143 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
Gladys Noon Spellman Elementary is listed in Prince George's County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gladys Noon Spellman Elementary
Gladys Noon Spellman Elementary is a public elementary school in Cheverly, MD, part of Prince George's County Public Schools, serving approximately 497 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,126 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gladys Noon Spellman Elementary
What grades does Gladys Noon Spellman Elementary serve?
Gladys Noon Spellman Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Gladys Noon Spellman Elementary?
Gladys Noon Spellman Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 497 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gladys Noon Spellman Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Gladys Noon Spellman Elementary is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gladys Noon Spellman Elementary rank in MD?
Gladys Noon Spellman Elementary ranks #1,126 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Gladys Noon Spellman Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Gladys Noon Spellman Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Gladys Noon Spellman Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gladys Noon Spellman Elementary has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Gladys Noon Spellman Elementary a charter school?
No, Gladys Noon Spellman Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gladys Noon Spellman Elementary a Title I school?
No, Gladys Noon Spellman Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gladys Noon Spellman Elementary?
85.5% of students at Gladys Noon Spellman 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 497
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Prince George's County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.2%
- Phone
- (301) 925-1944
- Area population (ZIP 20785)
- 40,946
- Area average commute
- 34 min
- Area median age
- 36.2
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 20785; 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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