ROBERT R. GRAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Robert R. Gray Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Prince George's County Public Schools school district, located in Capital Heights, MD with about 441 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 31 teachers, Robert R. Gray 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.
Robert R. Gray Elementary School, located in Capitol Heights, Maryland, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and the cultivation of essential skills for its diverse student population. By aligning its curriculum with district and state standards, the school strives to prepare its students for future academic success while addressing the unique needs of the local community.
In addition to its focus on core academics, Robert R. Gray Elementary places a high value on community engagement and parental involvement. The school maintains a structured environment designed to encourage student participation in both classroom learning and extracurricular activities. Through its digital presence and administrative initiatives, the school provides families with resources to track student progress and stay connected with faculty, reflecting a collaborative approach to education that prioritizes the holistic development of every child.
For more information, contact Robert R. Gray Elementary at (301) 636-8400 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Capital Heights, MD 20743-1111
(301) 636-8400
ROBERT R. GRAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Capital Heights, MD with about 441 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:
- 441
- Teachers:
- 31.66
- 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
- Title I schoolwide 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 441 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending ROBERT R. GRAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 73% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 72.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 23.4%
- White
- 2.3%
- Asian
- 1.4%
- Two or more races
- 0.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 52.6%
- Male
- 47.4%
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.