Mary Harris Mother Jones Elementary

2405 Tecumseh St
Adelphi, MD 20783

www.pgcps.org/maryharrismotherjones/

984 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Mary Harris "Mother" Jones Elementary School, located in Adelphi, Maryland, is part of the Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) system. Named in honor of the legendary labor and community organizer Mary Harris "Mother" Jones, the school serves a diverse student body in the suburban community of Adelphi. The school is committed to fostering a supportive academic environment that emphasizes foundational literacy, numeracy, and social development, aiming to prepare its students for success in middle school and beyond.

As a community-focused institution, the school works closely with families and local stakeholders to provide a comprehensive educational experience. Beyond the core curriculum, the school typically participates in district-wide initiatives designed to enhance student engagement and bridge achievement gaps. By maintaining an active presence within the Adelphi community, Mother Jones Elementary strives to create a nurturing atmosphere that honors its namesake's legacy of advocacy and dedication to the common good.

984

Total Students

65.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

69.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mary Harris Mother Jones Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	7
Hispanic	929
Black	33
Asian	6
Two or More	5
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
929 (94.4 %)
Black
33 (3.4 %)
White
7 (0.7 %)
Asian
6 (0.6 %)
Two or More
5 (0.5 %)
American Indian
2 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Prince George's County Public Schools
Phone:	(301)408-7900
Website:	http://www.pgcps.org/maryharrismotherjones/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	984
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	65.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	666
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 39

Kindergarten 157

Grade 1 194

Grade 2 136

Grade 3 151

Grade 4 156

Grade 5 151