LAKE ARBOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Lake Arbor Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Prince George's County Public Schools school district, located in Mitchellville, MD with about 574 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 33 teachers, Lake Arbor 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.
Lake Arbor Elementary School, located in Mitchellville, Maryland, is a public school serving students within the Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) district. The school is situated in a quiet residential community and serves as a local hub for families in the Lake Arbor area. It follows the standard academic curriculum established by the district, focusing on foundational skills in reading, mathematics, science, and social studies, while often emphasizing character development and community involvement.
The school is known for its commitment to creating a nurturing environment where students are encouraged to achieve academic success. Like many schools in the PGCPS system, Lake Arbor Elementary typically utilizes a variety of instructional strategies to meet the needs of a diverse student body. Families interested in specific performance data, current extracurricular offerings, or school-specific programs—such as specialized academic tracks or PTA initiatives—can find the most up-to-date information by visiting the school’s official website at http://www.pgcps.org/~arbor or by contacting the school’s main office directly.
For more information, contact Lake Arbor Elementary at (301) 808-5940 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Mitchellville, MD 20721-3179
(301) 808-5940
http://www.pgcps.org/~arbor
LAKE ARBOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Mitchellville, MD with about 574 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:
- 574
- Teachers:
- 33.4
- 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 574 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending LAKE ARBOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 95% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 95.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.9%
- Two or more races
- 1.2%
- Asian
- 0.9%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- White
- 0.2%
- Female
- 45.6%
- Male
- 54.4%
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.