J. Frank Dent Elementary

2700 Corning Ave
Fort Washington, MD 20744

www.pgcps.org/jfrankdent/

226 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

J. Frank Dent Elementary School, located in Fort Washington, Maryland, is a public school serving students within the Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) district. Named after a prominent local educator, the school functions as a foundational academic hub for the community, focusing on providing a comprehensive elementary education that prepares students for middle school success. The school emphasizes core curriculum standards while fostering a supportive learning environment designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body.

As part of the PGCPS system, the school benefits from district-wide resources, including standardized instructional programs, extracurricular activities, and support services aimed at student development. The school’s physical location on Corning Avenue places it centrally within the Fort Washington area, allowing it to act as a focal point for neighborhood engagement. Parents and guardians interested in specific school performance data, enrollment procedures, or current academic initiatives can utilize the official school website or the PGCPS district portal to access the most up-to-date information regarding school calendars and policies.

226

Total Students

14.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for J. Frank Dent Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	6
Hispanic	19
Black	195
Asian	2
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

Black
195 (86.3 %)
Hispanic
19 (8.4 %)
White
6 (2.7 %)
American Indian
3 (1.3 %)
Asian
2 (0.9 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Prince George's County Public Schools
Phone:	(301)702-3850
Website:	http://www.pgcps.org/jfrankdent/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	226
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	219
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 10

Kindergarten 28

Grade 1 37

Grade 2 32

Grade 3 36

Grade 4 27

Grade 5 30

Grade 6 26

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for J. Frank Dent Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	10
Kindergarten	28
Grade 1	37
Grade 2	32
Grade 3	36
Grade 4	27
Grade 5	30
Grade 6	26

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for J. Frank Dent Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	105	46.5%
Male	121	53.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)