Samuel P. Massie Academy

3301 Regency Pkwy
Forestville, MD 20747

www.pgcps.org/samuelpmassie/

520 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Samuel P. Massie Academy, located in Forestville, Maryland, is a public school within the Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) system. Named in honor of Dr. Samuel Proctor Massie, a distinguished African American chemist and educator, the academy is committed to fostering an environment of academic excellence and personal growth. The school serves a diverse student body, focusing on developing foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking while encouraging students to uphold the values of scholarship and integrity.

The academy emphasizes a comprehensive educational approach that integrates rigorous core instruction with a supportive school culture. By leveraging its connection to the PGCPS district, the school utilizes standardized curriculum resources and extracurricular opportunities designed to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond. Through a combination of dedicated faculty instruction and community engagement, Samuel P. Massie Academy strives to empower its students to become responsible, lifelong learners who are prepared to contribute positively to their local and global communities.

520

Total Students

37.6

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

85.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Samuel P. Massie Academy
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	16
Black	502
Asian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Black
502 (96.5 %)
Hispanic
16 (3.1 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
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)669-1120
Website:	http://www.pgcps.org/samuelpmassie/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	520
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	435
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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 59

Grade 1 49

Grade 2 40

Grade 3 56

Grade 4 64

Grade 5 56

Grade 6 71

Grade 7 50

Grade 8 57

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Samuel P. Massie Academy
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	18
Kindergarten	59
Grade 1	49
Grade 2	40
Grade 3	56
Grade 4	64
Grade 5	56
Grade 6	71
Grade 7	50
Grade 8	57

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Samuel P. Massie Academy
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	254	48.8%
Male	266	51.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)