GAYWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gaywood Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Prince George's County Public Schools school district, located in Seabrook, MD with about 531 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th 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 45 teachers, Gaywood Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.
Gaywood Elementary School is a public school located in Seabrook, Maryland, serving students within the Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) district. Situated in a suburban community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of its student body. The school works to align its curriculum with state and district standards, aiming to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond through a structured elementary education program.
As part of the PGCPS system, Gaywood Elementary emphasizes parental involvement and community partnership as essential components of the educational experience. The school provides various resources and programs designed to address the diverse needs of its students, encouraging a culture of inclusivity and continuous improvement. For families interested in specific school policies, academic calendars, or current news regarding staff and student achievements, the school’s official website serves as the primary portal for updates and administrative information.
For more information, contact Gaywood Elementary at (301) 918-8730 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Seabrook, MD 20706-2617
(301) 918-8730
http://www.pgcps.org/~gaywood
GAYWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Seabrook, MD with about 531 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:
- 531
- Teachers:
- 45.4
- 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 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 531 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 62.3%
- Black or African American
- 30.5%
- White
- 4.5%
- Asian
- 1.7%
- Two or more races
- 0.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 47.6%
- Male
- 52.4%
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.