WILLIAM BEANES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
William Beanes Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Prince George's County Public Schools school district, located in Suitland, MD with about 470 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th 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 33 teachers, William Beanes 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.
William Beanes Elementary School, located in Suitland, Maryland, serves as a community-focused educational institution within the Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and the preparation of students for future success. By leveraging a standard PGCPS curriculum, the school aims to meet the diverse needs of its student body through structured classroom instruction and various extracurricular opportunities designed to enrich the overall educational experience.
Beyond academics, William Beanes Elementary serves as a vital hub for the local Suitland neighborhood. The school maintains a focus on community engagement, encouraging collaboration between educators, parents, and local stakeholders to create a cohesive support system for its students. With a commitment to equity and excellence, the school strives to provide a safe and nurturing atmosphere where young learners are empowered to reach their full potential and build a strong foundation for their middle and high school years.
For more information, contact William Beanes Elementary at (301) 817-0533 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Suitland, MD 20746-2222
(301) 817-0533
http://www.pgcps.org/~wbeanes
WILLIAM BEANES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Suitland, MD with about 470 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:
- 470
- Teachers:
- 33.88
- 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 470 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending WILLIAM BEANES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 73% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 73.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 24.7%
- White
- 1.1%
- Two or more races
- 0.6%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 47.2%
- Male
- 52.8%
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.