DORA KENNEDY FRENCH IMMERSION
Dora Kennedy French Immersion is a public elementary school that is part of the Prince George's County Public Schools school district, located in Seabrook, MD with about 671 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 45 teachers, Dora Kennedy French Immersion has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Dora Kennedy French Immersion (DKFI) is a specialized public magnet school located in Seabrook, Maryland, and is part of the Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) system. As a French immersion institution, the school provides a unique academic environment where students engage in a rigorous curriculum delivered primarily in French. The school’s mission focuses on fostering global citizenship, cultural competency, and high-level bilingualism, allowing students to develop proficiency in both French and English while meeting standard state academic requirements.
The school serves a diverse student body and is known for its selective admissions process, often requiring an application due to its popularity as a magnet program. By immersing students in the French language from an early age, DKFI emphasizes cognitive development and international perspectives, preparing pupils for success in an increasingly interconnected world. The school maintains a strong academic reputation within the county, encouraging a community of learners who are equipped with the linguistic tools and cross-cultural understanding necessary for long-term academic and professional success.
For more information, contact Dora Kennedy French Immersion at (301) 918-8660 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Seabrook, MD 20706
(301) 918-8660
http://www.pgcps.org/~rgoddard
DORA KENNEDY FRENCH IMMERSION is a public school in Seabrook, MD with about 671 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Maryland
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Magnet school:
- Yes
- District:
- Prince George's County Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 671
- Teachers:
- 45.5
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 671 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending DORA KENNEDY FRENCH IMMERSION is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 77% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 76.9%
- White
- 12.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 5.7%
- Asian
- 2.5%
- Two or more races
- 1.9%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 56.2%
- Male
- 43.8%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.