J. Frank Dent Elementary

2700 Corning Ave
Fort Washington, MD 20744

www.pgcps.org/jfrankdent/

243 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

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.

243

Total Students

18.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

92.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for J. Frank Dent Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	7
Hispanic	44
Black	184
Asian	2
Two or More	1
American Indian	5

Black
184 (75.7%)
Hispanic
44 (18.1%)
White
7 (2.9%)
American Indian
5 (2.1%)
Asian
2 (0.8%)
Two or More
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 - 5th
Total Students:	243
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.1
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 19

Kindergarten 41

Grade 1 31

Grade 2 40

Grade 3 50

Grade 4 29

Grade 5 33

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for J. Frank Dent Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	19
Kindergarten	41
Grade 1	31
Grade 2	40
Grade 3	50
Grade 4	29
Grade 5	33

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for J. Frank Dent Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	113	46.5%
Male	130	53.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)