Judge Sylvania W. Woods Sr. Elementary

3000 Church St
Glenarden, MD 20706

www.pgcps.org/judgesylvaniawoods/

632 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Judge Sylvania W. Woods Sr. Elementary School, located in Glenarden, Maryland, is a public school serving students in Prince George’s County. As part of 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. Named in honor of a distinguished local figure, the institution strives to prepare its elementary-aged students for long-term success by building a strong foundation in core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies.

The school community focuses on creating an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best. Beyond the standard curriculum, Judge Sylvania W. Woods Sr. Elementary typically incorporates various resources and initiatives provided by the PGCPS district to support student well-being and enrichment. By partnering with families and the surrounding Glenarden community, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded students who are prepared to transition successfully into middle school and beyond.

632

Total Students

45.9

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

80.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Judge Sylvania W. Woods Sr. Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	14
Hispanic	382
Black	227
Asian	3
Two or More	5
American Indian	1

Hispanic
382 (60.4 %)
Black
227 (35.9 %)
White
14 (2.2 %)
Two or More
5 (0.8 %)
Asian
3 (0.5 %)
American Indian
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)925-2840
Website:	http://www.pgcps.org/judgesylvaniawoods/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	632
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	483
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* 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 40

Kindergarten 70

Grade 1 82

Grade 2 92

Grade 3 83

Grade 4 85

Grade 5 82

Grade 6 98

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Judge Sylvania W. Woods Sr. Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	40
Kindergarten	70
Grade 1	82
Grade 2	92
Grade 3	83
Grade 4	85
Grade 5	82
Grade 6	98

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Judge Sylvania W. Woods Sr. Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	294	46.5%
Male	338	53.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)