UNIVERSITY PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

University Park Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Prince George's County Public Schools school district, located in Hyattsville, MD with about 574 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 39 teachers, University Park Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

University Park Elementary School, located in Hyattsville, Maryland, is a public school serving students within the Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) district. Situated in a residential area, the school is known for being a neighborhood-focused institution that fosters a close-knit environment. It serves a diverse student body and emphasizes a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to meet state standards while preparing students for success in higher grades.

In addition to its core academic offerings, the school typically participates in district-wide initiatives that support student development, including programs for social-emotional learning and extracurricular engagement. As part of the PGCPS system, University Park Elementary works to provide resources that address the varied needs of its local community, focusing on collaboration between teachers, parents, and administrators to maintain a supportive and productive learning environment for all its pupils.

For more information, contact University Park Elementary at (301) 985-1898 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

4315 Underwood St
Hyattsville, MD 20782-1184
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UNIVERSITY PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Hyattsville, MD with about 574 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Maryland

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
574
Teachers:
39.36
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
6th 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 574 students

Hispanic/Latino
37.6%
White
28.7%
Black or African American
24.6%
Asian
8.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.5%
Two or more races
0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
49.8%
Male
50.2%

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.