BELTSVILLE ACADEMY

Beltsville Academy is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Prince George's County Public Schools school district, located in Beltsville, MD with about 1,104 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 85 teachers, Beltsville Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.

Beltsville Academy, located in Beltsville, Maryland, is a public school within the Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) system. It serves as a comprehensive educational institution that emphasizes a structured learning environment, catering to students from kindergarten through eighth grade. By housing both elementary and middle school grades under one roof, the academy aims to provide a consistent academic progression and a stable community atmosphere that supports students throughout their formative developmental years.

Academically, Beltsville Academy focuses on core curriculum standards while fostering a culture of high expectations and student achievement. The school integrates various programs designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body, including enrichment opportunities and interventions to support academic growth. Through its commitment to the PGCPS mission, the school works to prepare its graduates for the rigors of high school by prioritizing literacy, numeracy, and critical thinking skills within a supportive school climate.

For more information, contact Beltsville Academy at (301) 572-0630 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

4300 Wicomico Ave
Beltsville, MD 20705-2673
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BELTSVILLE ACADEMY is a public Title I school in Beltsville, MD with about 1,104 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Maryland

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
1,104
Teachers:
85.64
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
Title I schoolwide eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 1,104 students

Hispanic/Latino
65.7%
Black or African American
18.0%
White
8.8%
Asian
5.3%
Two or more races
1.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
48.3%
Male
51.7%

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.