EXCEL ACADEMY PUBLIC CHARTER
Excel Academy Public Charter is a public charter elementary school that is part of the Prince George's County Public Schools school district, located in Landover, MD with about 426 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. With about 29 teachers, Excel Academy Public Charter 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.
Excel Academy Public Charter School, located in Landover, Maryland, serves as a specialized educational institution within the Prince George’s County Public Schools system. As an all-girls charter school, it is designed to provide a focused and empowering academic environment. The school prioritizes a rigorous curriculum that aims to prepare students for success in high school, college, and beyond, while placing a strong emphasis on character development, leadership, and personal responsibility.
The academy’s educational model is built upon the belief that a single-gender environment can better address the specific developmental and academic needs of young women. By fostering a supportive and structured culture, Excel Academy encourages students to excel not only in traditional core subjects but also in cultivating the confidence and self-advocacy skills necessary to thrive in their future endeavors. The school remains committed to closing the achievement gap and providing its students with a strong foundation for lifelong learning.
For more information, contact Excel Academy Public Charter at (301) 925-2320 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Landover, MD 20785
(301) 925-2320
http://www1.pgcps.org/excel
EXCEL ACADEMY PUBLIC CHARTER is a public Charter school in Landover, MD with about 426 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Maryland
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
Prince George's County Public Schools - District:
- Prince George's County Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 426
- Teachers:
- 29
- 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 426 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending EXCEL ACADEMY PUBLIC CHARTER is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 88% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 88.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 8.9%
- White
- 1.4%
- Two or more races
- 0.5%
- Asian
- 0.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 50.2%
- Male
- 49.8%
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.