Rockledge Elementary

7701 Laurel Bowie Rd
Bowie, MD 20715

www.pgcps.org/rockledge

341 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Rockledge Elementary School, located in 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 committed to fostering an academic environment that emphasizes core curriculum standards while promoting the social and emotional development of its student body. It serves the local Bowie community by providing a structured educational foundation for elementary-aged children, focusing on preparing them for the transition to middle school through literacy, mathematics, and science instruction.

The school is known for its focus on building a strong community partnership between teachers, staff, and families. Through its official district portal, Rockledge provides resources for parents to stay engaged with school activities, academic policies, and community events. By maintaining a focus on student achievement and collaborative learning, Rockledge Elementary strives to provide a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to develop both their academic potential and their character.

341

Total Students

21.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

58.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rockledge Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	54
Hispanic	90
Black	165
Asian	14
Two or More	15
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

Black
165 (48.4 %)
Hispanic
90 (26.4 %)
White
54 (15.8 %)
Two or More
15 (4.4 %)
Asian
14 (4.1 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.6 %)
American Indian
1 (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)805-2720
Website:	http://www.pgcps.org/rockledge
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	341
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	164
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	35

* 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 38

Kindergarten 34

Grade 1 63

Grade 2 52

Grade 3 50

Grade 4 56

Grade 5 48