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J. Frank Dent Elementary

Fort Washington, Maryland · Grades PreK to 5 · Prince George's County Public Schools

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About J. Frank Dent Elementary

Located in Fort Washington, Maryland, J. Frank Dent Elementary is a public school for pre-K through grade 5. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 243 students enrolled. That makes it one of the smaller public and charter elementary schools in Fort Washington. There are about 13.1 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (18.5 teachers in all). Federal locale data places it in a suburb of a large metro area, in Prince George's County. It is one of 193 schools in Prince George's County Public Schools. Families comparing options will find 116 other schools within 5 miles.

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School facts

Address	2700 Corning Ave, Fort Washington, MD 20744
Phone	(301) 702-3850
School district	Prince George's County Public Schools
Grades	PreK to 5
Students (2024-25)	243
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	18.5
Students per teacher	13.1
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	Suburb, large, Prince George's County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 240051001068). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does J. Frank Dent Elementary serve?

J. Frank Dent Elementary serves pre-K through grade 5.

How many students attend J. Frank Dent Elementary?

J. Frank Dent Elementary reported 243 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at J. Frank Dent Elementary?

About 13.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 243 students and 18.5 teachers in federal data.

Is J. Frank Dent Elementary a public or charter school?

J. Frank Dent Elementary is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is J. Frank Dent Elementary in?

J. Frank Dent Elementary is part of Prince George's County Public Schools. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/md/prince-george-s-county-public-schools/

Where is J. Frank Dent Elementary located?

J. Frank Dent Elementary is at 2700 Corning Ave, Fort Washington, MD 20744. The phone number is (301) 702-3850.

How many other schools are near J. Frank Dent Elementary?

There are 116 other schools within 5 miles of J. Frank Dent Elementary in our directory.