ROSA L. PARKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Rosa L. Parks Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Prince George's County Public Schools school district, located in Hyattsville, MD with about 684 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 48 teachers, Rosa L. Parks 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.

Rosa L. Parks Elementary School, located in Hyattsville, Maryland, is part of the Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) system. Serving a diverse student population, the school is dedicated to fostering academic excellence and personal growth within its local community. The campus is named after civil rights icon Rosa Parks, and the school strives to uphold her legacy by promoting an environment of equity, inclusion, and social responsibility among its students.

Academically, the school emphasizes foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and science, while also incorporating programs designed to support the "whole child," including social-emotional learning and extracurricular enrichment. By collaborating with parents and community stakeholders, Rosa L. Parks Elementary aims to provide a supportive, structured, and challenging educational experience that prepares its students for success in middle school and beyond. Through its focus on character development and rigorous standards, the school remains a pillar of the Hyattsville neighborhood.

For more information, contact Rosa L. Parks Elementary at (301) 445-8090 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.