CAROLE HIGHLANDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Carole Highlands Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Prince George's County Public Schools school district, located in Takoma Park, MD with about 508 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th 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 37 teachers, Carole Highlands Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

Carole Highlands Elementary School, located in Takoma Park, Maryland, is a public school serving students as part of the Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) system. Situated in a residential area, the school serves as a foundational educational hub for the local community, focusing on providing core academic instruction and fostering student development during the early childhood and elementary years.

As a PGCPS institution, the school operates under the district’s broader educational framework, which emphasizes student achievement, literacy, and social-emotional growth. The school is committed to creating an inclusive learning environment for a diverse student body, often utilizing Title I resources to support students who may benefit from additional academic or social services. Through its partnership with parents and the surrounding Takoma Park community, Carole Highlands aims to prepare its students for middle school and long-term academic success.

For more information, contact Carole Highlands Elementary at (301) 431-5660 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.