Dora Kennedy French Immersion
679 Students
Elementary School K - 8th
School Overview
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.
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.
679
Total Students
46.0
Full-Time Teachers
14.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
28.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 105 |
| Hispanic | 52 |
| Black | 462 |
| Asian | 24 |
| Two or More | 30 |
| American Indian | 3 |
| Pacific Islander | 3 |
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Black462 (68.0 %)
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White105 (15.5 %)
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Hispanic52 (7.7 %)
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Two or More30 (4.4 %)
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Asian24 (3.5 %)
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American Indian3 (0.4 %)
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Pacific Islander3 (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)918-8660 |
| Website: | http://www.pgcps.org/dorakennedy/ |
| Grade Range: | K - 8th |
| Total Students: | 679 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 46.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 14.8 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 167 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 29 |
Grades Taught
Kindergarten
100
Grade 1
100
Grade 2
81
Grade 3
65
Grade 4
76
Grade 5
71
Grade 6
59
Grade 7
65
Grade 8
62
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 100 |
| Grade 1 | 100 |
| Grade 2 | 81 |
| Grade 3 | 65 |
| Grade 4 | 76 |
| Grade 5 | 71 |
| Grade 6 | 59 |
| Grade 7 | 65 |
| Grade 8 | 62 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 377 | 55.5% |
| Male | 302 | 44.5% |
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