POTOMAC LANDING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Potomac Landing Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Prince George's County Public Schools school district, located in Fort Washington, MD with about 389 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 22 teachers, Potomac Landing Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.
Potomac Landing Elementary School, located in Fort Washington, Maryland, is a public school within the Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) system. Serving students in the local community, the school emphasizes academic growth and foundational learning, providing a structured educational environment tailored to the developmental needs of elementary-aged children. As part of the PGCPS district, the school follows the state and county curriculum standards designed to prepare students for middle school and beyond, while fostering a focus on core subjects like literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies.
In addition to its academic programs, Potomac Landing Elementary strives to create a supportive community atmosphere where parent involvement and school-wide events play a significant role. The school’s facilities and location provide a central hub for the surrounding Fort Washington area, allowing for collaborative partnerships between faculty, families, and local resources. For those looking for specific information regarding daily operations, school calendars, staff directories, or extracurricular offerings, the school maintains an official presence through the PGCPS website, which serves as the primary resource for current updates and administrative communication.
For more information, contact Potomac Landing Elementary at (301) 203-1114 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Fort Washington, MD 20744-6263
(301) 203-1114
http://www.pgcps.org/~planding
POTOMAC LANDING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Fort Washington, MD with about 389 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:
- 389
- 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
* 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 389 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending POTOMAC LANDING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 77% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 76.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 11.3%
- Asian
- 7.7%
- White
- 2.8%
- Two or more races
- 1.3%
- Female
- 44.2%
- Male
- 55.8%
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.