Below Average
#1194 of 1,363 schools in MD
Lake Arbor Elementary
Elementary School · Prince George's County Public Schools · Mitchellville, MD
A Prince George's County Public Schools elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
10205 Lake Arbor Way, Mitchellville, MD 20721
- Math 18% vs MD 30% (2025)
- Reading 32% vs MD 51% (2025)
- 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lake Arbor Elementary score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2025 MCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 17 points since 2020, reaching 25% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 50% (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
71.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lake Arbor Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 69Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 42Some Transit
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$167,689
Median home value
$561,500
Median rent
$2,394/mo
College educated
58.7%
Homeownership
89.1%
Poverty rate
3.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20721; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodstream Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 193 | Compare → |
| Phyllis E. Williams ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 349 | Compare → |
| Foundation Learning Center thePrivate · tuition | 6.2private | K–12 | 1.2 mi | 47 | Compare → |
| Kettering ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 403 | 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
- #164 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
Lake Arbor Elementary is listed in Prince George's County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lake Arbor Elementary
Lake Arbor Elementary is a public elementary school in Mitchellville, MD, part of Prince George's County Public Schools, serving approximately 555 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,194 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lake Arbor Elementary
What grades does Lake Arbor Elementary serve?
Lake Arbor Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Lake Arbor Elementary?
Lake Arbor Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 555 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Arbor Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Arbor Elementary is 15.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lake Arbor Elementary rank in MD?
Lake Arbor Elementary ranks #1,194 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Lake Arbor Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Lake Arbor Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Lake Arbor Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lake Arbor Elementary has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Lake Arbor Elementary a charter school?
No, Lake Arbor Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lake Arbor Elementary a Title I school?
No, Lake Arbor Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lake Arbor Elementary?
71.7% of students at Lake Arbor 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
- 555
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Prince George's County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.2%
- Phone
- (301) 808-5940
- Area population (ZIP 20721)
- 30,342
- Area average commute
- 37.5 min
- Area median age
- 48.1
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 20721; 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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