Robert R. Gray Elementary

4949 Addison Rd
Capital Heights, MD 20743

www.pgcps.org/robertrgray/

427 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Robert R. Gray Elementary School, located in Capitol Heights, Maryland, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and the cultivation of essential skills for its diverse student population. By aligning its curriculum with district and state standards, the school strives to prepare its students for future academic success while addressing the unique needs of the local community.

In addition to its focus on core academics, Robert R. Gray Elementary places a high value on community engagement and parental involvement. The school maintains a structured environment designed to encourage student participation in both classroom learning and extracurricular activities. Through its digital presence and administrative initiatives, the school provides families with resources to track student progress and stay connected with faculty, reflecting a collaborative approach to education that prioritizes the holistic development of every child.

427

Total Students

31.8

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Robert R. Gray Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	18
Hispanic	174
Black	225
Asian	8
Two or More	1
American Indian	1

Black
225 (52.7 %)
Hispanic
174 (40.7 %)
White
18 (4.2 %)
Asian
8 (1.9 %)
Two or More
1 (0.2 %)
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)636-8400
Website:	http://www.pgcps.org/robertrgray/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	427
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	333
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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 32

Kindergarten 62

Grade 1 55

Grade 2 57

Grade 3 49

Grade 4 51

Grade 5 65

Grade 6 47

Grade 7 3

Grade 8 6