Capitol Heights Elementary

601 Suffolk Ave
Capitol Heights, MD 20743

www.pgcps.org/capitolheights/

289 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Capitol Heights Elementary, located at 601 Suffolk Ave in Capitol Heights, Maryland, is a public elementary school serving students within the Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) district. As a community-focused institution, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that supports academic growth, social-emotional development, and foundational learning for students in their primary years. The school reflects the diverse and vibrant character of the surrounding Capitol Heights area, working to ensure that every student has access to the tools and resources necessary to meet state educational standards.

Beyond standard academic instruction, Capitol Heights Elementary emphasizes the importance of a strong partnership between educators, families, and the local community to enhance the student experience. By utilizing the resources provided by the PGCPS system, the school strives to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond. Families interested in specific school policies, calendar events, or academic programs can find comprehensive information, including contact details and administrative updates, through the school’s official page on the district website.

289

Total Students

27.5

Full-Time Teachers

10.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Capitol Heights Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	24
Hispanic	58
Black	199
Asian	7
American Indian	1

Black
199 (68.9 %)
Hispanic
58 (20.1 %)
White
24 (8.3 %)
Asian
7 (2.4 %)
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)817-0494
Website:	http://www.pgcps.org/capitolheights/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	289
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	165
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	28

* 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 18

Kindergarten 28

Grade 1 27

Grade 2 43

Grade 3 66

Grade 4 46

Grade 5 61