WHITEHALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Whitehall Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Prince George's County Public Schools school district, located in Bowie, MD with about 597 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 32 teachers, Whitehall Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.
Whitehall Elementary School, located in the Woodhaven neighborhood of Bowie, Maryland, is a public school serving students in Prince George’s County. As part of the Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) system, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and community engagement. The school typically serves a diverse student body and offers a curriculum aligned with state standards, aiming to prepare elementary-aged children for success in their future educational endeavors.
Beyond core academics, Whitehall Elementary is known for being a hub for the local Bowie community. The school works closely with parents and local stakeholders to provide extracurricular opportunities and a nurturing school climate. By utilizing the resources provided by the PGCPS district, the school focuses on closing achievement gaps and utilizing technology to enhance the classroom experience. For families looking for the most current information on school events, registration requirements, or specific programs, the school’s official website serves as the primary portal for ongoing communication between the administration and the community.
For more information, contact Whitehall Elementary at (301) 805-1000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Bowie, MD 20715-1276
(301) 805-1000
http://www.pgcps.org/~whall
WHITEHALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Bowie, MD with about 597 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:
- 597
- Teachers:
- 32.76
- 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 597 students
- Black or African American
- 48.4%
- White
- 30.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 13.2%
- Asian
- 6.2%
- Two or more races
- 1.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.5%
- Female
- 49.2%
- Male
- 50.8%
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.