School Overview
Port Towns Elementary School is located in Bladensburg, Maryland, and is part of the Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) system. Serving a diverse community, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive primary education that emphasizes foundational academic skills, student engagement, and character development. The school works to create a supportive learning environment, often leveraging its location near the nation's capital to integrate community resources and provide students with a well-rounded educational experience.

As an institution within the PGCPS district, Port Towns Elementary follows state-mandated curriculum standards while offering various programs designed to support student growth, including literacy initiatives, mathematics instruction, and enrichment opportunities. The school is committed to fostering a strong partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding Bladensburg community to ensure students are prepared for success in middle school and beyond. For the most current information regarding school calendars, academic programs, and administrative policies, stakeholders are encouraged to visit their official website at [www.pgcps.org/~ptowns](http://www.pgcps.org/~ptowns).
955
Total Students
63.5
Full-Time Teachers
15.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
72.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Port Towns Elementary
Demographic Student Count
White7
Hispanic645
Black286
Asian14
Two or More3
  • Hispanic
    645 (67.5 %)
  • Black
    286 (29.9 %)
  • Asian
    14 (1.5 %)
  • White
    7 (0.7 %)
  • Two or More
    3 (0.3 %)
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)985-1480
Website: http://www.pgcps.org/porttowns/
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 955
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 63.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 687
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 7
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 77
Kindergarten 140
Grade 1 131
Grade 2 118
Grade 3 115
Grade 4 120
Grade 5 121
Grade 6 133

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Port Towns Elementary
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten77
Kindergarten140
Grade 1131
Grade 2118
Grade 3115
Grade 4120
Grade 5121
Grade 6133
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Port Towns Elementary
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female44546.6%
Male51053.4%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)