Chillum Elementary School

1420 Chillum Rd
Hyattsville, MD 20782
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Serving 308 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Chillum 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 308 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in MD
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Chillum Elementary School's student population of 308 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
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Total Students
308 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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Colors
Blue and White

School Rankings

Chillum 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 Chillum Elementary School is 0.39, 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)
#1250 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤5%
27%
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15-19%
45%
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≤10%
36%
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Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
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Asian
1%
7%
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Hispanic
75%
24%
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Black
23%
32%
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White
1%
31%
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All Ethnic Groups
0.39
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(22-23)
53.9%
32.4%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
46%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
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School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Chillum Elementary School's ranking?
Chillum Elementary School is ranked #1250 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Chillum Elementary School often compared to?
Chillum Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ridgecrest Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Chillum Elementary School?
308 students attend Chillum Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Chillum Elementary School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Chillum Elementary School?
Chillum Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Chillum Elementary School offer ?
Chillum Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Chillum Elementary School part of?
Chillum Elementary School is part of Prince George's County School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 308 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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