MARLTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Marlton Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Prince George's County Public Schools school district, located in Upper Marlboro, MD with about 304 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 22 teachers, Marlton 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.

Marlton Elementary School, located in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, is a public elementary school serving students within the Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) district. Situated on Old Colony Drive South, the school functions as a community hub for local families, focusing on providing a foundational education that prepares students for middle school and beyond. As part of the larger PGCPS system, the school adheres to the district’s core curriculum, which emphasizes literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while incorporating technology and support services to meet the diverse needs of its student population.

The school is dedicated to fostering a positive learning environment that encourages both academic achievement and social-emotional growth. Like many schools in the district, Marlton Elementary emphasizes collaboration between educators, parents, and the community to ensure student success. Through various extracurricular activities, school events, and academic interventions, the faculty strives to create a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential. For specific information regarding academic calendars, school policies, or enrollment procedures, families are encouraged to visit the official PGCPS school website.

For more information, contact Marlton Elementary at (301) 952-7780 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

8506 Old Colony Dr S
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772-5099
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MARLTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Upper Marlboro, MD with about 304 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Maryland

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
304
Teachers:
22.9
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
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
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 304 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending MARLTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 87% of the student body.

Black or African American
86.8%
Hispanic/Latino
4.3%
White
3.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native
2.0%
Asian
1.3%
Two or more races
1.0%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.7%

Female
48.4%
Male
51.6%

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.