School Overview
Waldon Woods Elementary School, located on Thrift Road in Clinton, Maryland, is a public elementary school serving students within the Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) system. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive academic environment that emphasizes core literacy and numeracy skills while promoting the social-emotional development of its students. As part of a diverse school district, Waldon Woods focuses on preparing its young learners for success in middle school through a structured curriculum and collaborative engagement between staff, students, and the local Clinton community.

The school is recognized for its commitment to inclusive education and its efforts to provide a safe, nurturing space for students from various backgrounds. By integrating traditional classroom instruction with modern educational tools, Waldon Woods aims to encourage critical thinking and creativity. Families associated with the school typically rely on the PGCPS portal for updates regarding district-wide initiatives, extracurricular programs, and essential school policies, ensuring that parents remain actively involved in their children's educational journey.
529
Total Students
27.0
Full-Time Teachers
19.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
90.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Waldon Woods Elementary
Demographic Student Count
White11
Hispanic109
Black384
Asian8
Two or More13
American Indian4
  • Black
    384 (72.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    109 (20.6 %)
  • Two or More
    13 (2.5 %)
  • White
    11 (2.1 %)
  • Asian
    8 (1.5 %)
  • American Indian
    4 (0.8 %)
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)599-2540
Website: http://www.pgcps.org/waldonwoods/
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 529
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 27.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 19.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 471
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 10
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 19
Kindergarten 67
Grade 1 87
Grade 2 82
Grade 3 97
Grade 4 93
Grade 5 84

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Waldon Woods Elementary
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten19
Kindergarten67
Grade 187
Grade 282
Grade 397
Grade 493
Grade 584
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Waldon Woods Elementary
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female25347.8%
Male27652.2%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)