James Ryder Randall Elementary

5410 Kirby Rd
Clinton, MD 20735

www.pgcps.org/jamesryderrandall/

299 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

James Ryder Randall Elementary School, located in Clinton, Maryland, is a public school serving students as part of the Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) district. The school is named in honor of the poet and journalist James Ryder Randall, best known for penning the Maryland state song, "Maryland, My Maryland." As a community-focused institution, the school is dedicated to fostering academic growth and character development within a supportive educational environment, emphasizing foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional learning to prepare its students for middle school success.

In line with the broader PGCPS mission, the school utilizes a curriculum aligned with state standards and provides various resources to accommodate a diverse student body. The campus on Kirby Road functions as a central hub for the local Clinton neighborhood, frequently engaging parents and community members in school activities. By prioritizing both rigorous classroom instruction and a safe, inclusive atmosphere, James Ryder Randall Elementary strives to nurture a lifelong love of learning and help each student reach their full academic potential.

299

Total Students

20.3

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

91.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for James Ryder Randall Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	5
Hispanic	128
Black	151
Asian	6
Two or More	5
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

Black
151 (50.5%)
Hispanic
128 (42.8%)
Asian
6 (2.0%)
White
5 (1.7%)
Two or More
5 (1.7%)
American Indian
3 (1.0%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

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)449-4980
Website:	http://www.pgcps.org/jamesryderrandall/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	299
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	264
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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

Kindergarten 39

Grade 1 51

Grade 2 59

Grade 3 50

Grade 4 51

Grade 5 49

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for James Ryder Randall Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	39
Grade 1	51
Grade 2	59
Grade 3	50
Grade 4	51
Grade 5	49

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for James Ryder Randall Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	146	48.8%
Male	153	51.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)