Bradbury Heights Elementary

1401 Glacier Ave
Capital Heights, MD 20743

www.pgcps.org/bradburyheights/

444 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Bradbury Heights Elementary School is a public school serving students in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, located in Capitol Heights, Maryland. As part of the Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) system, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. It serves as a foundational learning hub for the local community, aiming to prepare its diverse student body for success in middle school and beyond through a structured curriculum and supportive classroom settings.

The school places a significant focus on cultivating a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding community. By utilizing resources provided by the district, Bradbury Heights strives to address the unique needs of its learners through various instructional programs and extracurricular opportunities. For families looking for specific information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or current news, the school’s official website acts as a primary communication portal to help parents stay involved and informed about their children's educational journey.

444

Total Students

35.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

75.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bradbury Heights Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	6
Hispanic	98
Black	325
Asian	9
Two or More	5
American Indian	1

Black
325 (73.2 %)
Hispanic
98 (22.1 %)
Asian
9 (2.0 %)
White
6 (1.4 %)
Two or More
5 (1.1 %)
American Indian
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)817-0570
Website:	http://www.pgcps.org/bradburyheights/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	444
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	330
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 30

Kindergarten 60

Grade 1 67

Grade 2 43

Grade 3 65

Grade 4 48

Grade 5 59

Grade 6 72