AVALON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Avalon Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Prince George's County Public Schools school district, located in Fort Washington, MD with about 382 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. With about 25 teachers, Avalon Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Avalon Elementary School is a public school located in Fort Washington, Maryland, and is part of the Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) district. Situated in a suburban residential setting, the school serves students in the surrounding community, focusing on foundational academic development and fostering a supportive learning environment. As an institution within the PGCPS system, Avalon Elementary follows the district's standardized curriculum, which emphasizes core subjects such as reading, mathematics, science, and social studies, while incorporating programs designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population.
The school is committed to creating a community-focused atmosphere that encourages both academic achievement and social-emotional growth. Through its administration and faculty, Avalon Elementary works to engage families and community stakeholders to support student success. Those interested in specific school-wide events, academic calendars, enrollment policies, or current initiatives can find comprehensive information and resources through their official district-hosted website at http://www.pgcps.org/~avalon.
For more information, contact Avalon Elementary at (301) 449-4970 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Fort Washington, MD 20744
(301) 449-4970
http://www.pgcps.org/~avalon
AVALON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Fort Washington, MD with about 382 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Maryland
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Prince George's County Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 382
- Teachers:
- 25.3
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 382 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending AVALON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 70% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 70.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 25.4%
- White
- 1.8%
- Two or more races
- 1.3%
- Asian
- 0.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- Female
- 49.0%
- Male
- 51.0%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.