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.
684
Total Students
47.0
Full-Time Teachers
14.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
28.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dora Kennedy French Immersion
Demographic Student Count
White135
Hispanic52
Black429
Asian23
Two or More37
American Indian4
Pacific Islander4
  • Black
    429 (62.7%)
  • White
    135 (19.7%)
  • Hispanic
    52 (7.6%)
  • Two or More
    37 (5.4%)
  • Asian
    23 (3.4%)
  • American Indian
    4 (0.6%)
  • Pacific Islander
    4 (0.6%)
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: 684
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 47.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 167
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 29
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 95
Grade 1 92
Grade 2 96
Grade 3 88
Grade 4 66
Grade 5 62
Grade 6 65
Grade 7 65
Grade 8 55

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Dora Kennedy French Immersion
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten95
Grade 192
Grade 296
Grade 388
Grade 466
Grade 562
Grade 665
Grade 765
Grade 855
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Dora Kennedy French Immersion
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female37855.3%
Male30644.7%
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