North Forestville Elementary

2311 Ritchie Rd
Forestville, MD 20747

www.pgcps.org/northforestville/

284 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

North Forestville Elementary School, located at 2311 Ritchie Rd in Forestville, Maryland, is a public school serving the local community within the Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) district. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that focuses on academic achievement, character development, and social-emotional growth. By utilizing a curriculum aligned with state standards, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for future success, emphasizing foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking.

Beyond its core academic mission, North Forestville Elementary strives to create a supportive community atmosphere by encouraging parent engagement and staff collaboration. The school provides various resources and programs designed to meet the unique needs of its students, ensuring that every learner has the opportunity to thrive. Through its partnership with families and the broader Forestville community, the school works to maintain a safe, positive, and rigorous environment that promotes lifelong learning and citizenship.

284

Total Students

22.2

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

89.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for North Forestville Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	9
Hispanic	130
Black	137
Asian	5
Two or More	1
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Black
137 (48.2 %)
Hispanic
130 (45.8 %)
White
9 (3.2 %)
Asian
5 (1.8 %)
Two or More
1 (0.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4 %)

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)499-7098
Website:	http://www.pgcps.org/northforestville/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	284
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	243
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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 20

Kindergarten 36

Grade 1 50

Grade 2 45

Grade 3 40

Grade 4 47

Grade 5 46

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for North Forestville Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	20
Kindergarten	36
Grade 1	50
Grade 2	45
Grade 3	40
Grade 4	47
Grade 5	46

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for North Forestville Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	139	48.9%
Male	145	51.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)