HEATHER HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Heather Hills Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Prince George's County Public Schools school district, located in Bowie, MD with about 363 students offering grade levels from 2nd Grade to 5th Grade. With about 22 teachers, Heather Hills Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

Heather Hills Elementary School, located in Bowie, Maryland, is a public school serving students as part of the Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) system. Situated in a residential area of Bowie, the school serves as a local community hub, emphasizing a supportive and structured learning environment. It is committed to fostering academic achievement and social-emotional growth, focusing on preparing students for success in their middle school years and beyond through a curriculum aligned with state standards.

The school places a significant emphasis on community involvement and parental engagement to enhance the educational experience. By fostering partnerships between teachers, staff, and families, Heather Hills seeks to create an inclusive atmosphere that celebrates student diversity and achievement. With a focus on literacy, mathematics, and science, the school integrates technology and hands-on learning to help students develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills in an encouraging classroom setting.

For more information, contact Heather Hills Elementary at (301) 805-2730 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

12605 Heming Ln
Bowie, MD 20716-1117
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HEATHER HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Bowie, MD with about 363 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Maryland

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Magnet school:
Yes
Total Students:
363
Teachers:
22.1
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
Grade Levels Offered
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th 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 363 students

Black or African American
63.9%
White
16.5%
Asian
8.8%
Hispanic/Latino
6.3%
Two or more races
3.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.3%

Female
59.8%
Male
40.2%

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.