CAPITOL HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Capitol Heights Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Prince George's County Public Schools school district, located in Capitol Heights, MD with about 229 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 22 teachers, Capitol Heights Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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.
Capitol Heights Elementary, located at 601 Suffolk Ave in Capitol Heights, Maryland, is a public elementary school serving students within the Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) district. As a community-focused institution, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that supports academic growth, social-emotional development, and foundational learning for students in their primary years. The school reflects the diverse and vibrant character of the surrounding Capitol Heights area, working to ensure that every student has access to the tools and resources necessary to meet state educational standards.
Beyond standard academic instruction, Capitol Heights Elementary emphasizes the importance of a strong partnership between educators, families, and the local community to enhance the student experience. By utilizing the resources provided by the PGCPS system, the school strives to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond. Families interested in specific school policies, calendar events, or academic programs can find comprehensive information, including contact details and administrative updates, through the school’s official page on the district website.
For more information, contact Capitol Heights Elementary at (301) 817-0494 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Capitol Heights, MD 20743-3028
(301) 817-0494
http://www.pgcps.org/~cheights
CAPITOL HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Capitol Heights, MD with about 229 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Maryland
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Magnet school:
- Yes
- District:
- Prince George's County Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 229
- Teachers:
- 22.66
- 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 229 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending CAPITOL HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 86% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 86.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 12.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Asian
- 0.4%
- Female
- 55.0%
- Male
- 45.0%
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.