TAYAC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Tayac 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 370 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 21 teachers, Tayac 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.
Tayac Elementary School, located in Fort Washington, Maryland, is a public school serving students within the Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) system. Situated on Allentown Road, the school functions as a foundational academic hub for the local community, focusing on providing a comprehensive primary education that adheres to the district’s core curriculum standards. Like many schools in the PGCPS network, Tayac emphasizes the development of fundamental skills in literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while often integrating programs aimed at social-emotional learning and student engagement.
The school is deeply integrated into the Fort Washington area, fostering a collaborative environment between educators, students, and families. As part of a large, diverse school district, Tayac Elementary utilizes various district resources and extracurricular initiatives to support student growth and school-wide achievement. Parents and community members interested in specific details regarding school policies, academic calendars, or current news are encouraged to visit their official website at http://www.pgcps.org/~tayac for the most up-to-date information and administrative contact details.
For more information, contact Tayac Elementary at (301) 449-4840 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Fort Washington, MD 20744-1499
(301) 449-4840
http://www.pgcps.org/~tayac
TAYAC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Fort Washington, MD with about 370 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:
- 370
- Teachers:
- 21.7
- 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 370 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending TAYAC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 70% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 70.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 22.4%
- White
- 3.2%
- Asian
- 3.0%
- Two or more races
- 0.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- Female
- 45.7%
- Male
- 54.3%
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.