Fort Foote Elementary

8300 Oxon Hill Rd
Fort Washington, MD 20744

www.pgcps.org/fortfoote/

309 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Fort Foote Elementary, located in Fort Washington, Maryland, is a public school serving students within the Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and community engagement. As part of the PGCPS system, the school follows the district’s comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond, often incorporating initiatives that focus on literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional learning.

The school is known for being a focal point of its local community in Fort Washington, aiming to partner with families to create a collaborative educational experience. Through various extracurricular activities, school events, and a focus on inclusivity, Fort Foote Elementary strives to provide a well-rounded foundation for its diverse student body. Families interested in specific programs, current school performance data, or registration requirements can find the most up-to-date information by visiting the school’s official website or contacting the PGCPS district office directly.

309

Total Students

22.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

79.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fort Foote Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	18
Hispanic	144
Black	114
Asian	26
Two or More	4
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
144 (46.6 %)
Black
114 (36.9 %)
Asian
26 (8.4 %)
White
18 (5.8 %)
Two or More
4 (1.3 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (1.0 %)

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)749-4230
Website:	http://www.pgcps.org/fortfoote/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	309
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	238
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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 17

Kindergarten 50

Grade 1 43

Grade 2 35

Grade 3 39

Grade 4 41

Grade 5 44

Grade 6 40