Whitehall Elementary

3901 Woodhaven Ln
Bowie, MD 20715

www.pgcps.org/whitehall/

566 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Whitehall Elementary School, located in the Woodhaven neighborhood of 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 dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and community engagement. The school typically serves a diverse student body and offers a curriculum aligned with state standards, aiming to prepare elementary-aged children for success in their future educational endeavors.

Beyond core academics, Whitehall Elementary is known for being a hub for the local Bowie community. The school works closely with parents and local stakeholders to provide extracurricular opportunities and a nurturing school climate. By utilizing the resources provided by the PGCPS district, the school focuses on closing achievement gaps and utilizing technology to enhance the classroom experience. For families looking for the most current information on school events, registration requirements, or specific programs, the school’s official website serves as the primary portal for ongoing communication between the administration and the community.

566

Total Students

34.4

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

32.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Whitehall Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	123
Hispanic	68
Black	308
Asian	42
Two or More	22
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Black
308 (54.4 %)
White
123 (21.7 %)
Hispanic
68 (12.0 %)
Asian
42 (7.4 %)
Two or More
22 (3.9 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (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)805-1000
Website:	http://www.pgcps.org/whitehall/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	566
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	161
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* 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

Kindergarten 76

Grade 1 92

Grade 2 91

Grade 3 101

Grade 4 96

Grade 5 110