Potomac Heights Elementary

348 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Potomac Heights Elementary School, located at 301 E Magnolia Ave in Hagerstown, Maryland, is a public school serving the Washington County Public Schools district. It is situated in a residential area of Hagerstown and serves a diverse student population, typically encompassing grades Pre-K through 5. The school is committed to providing a structured foundational education, focusing on core academic subjects such as reading, mathematics, and science, while also fostering social and emotional development in its younger learners.

As a community-focused institution, Potomac Heights emphasizes the importance of parental involvement and maintains a supportive environment aimed at student success. The school often utilizes various district-wide initiatives to improve literacy and numeracy skills, ensuring that students are prepared for the transition to middle school. With its central location in Hagerstown, the school plays a vital role in its immediate neighborhood, striving to create an inclusive atmosphere where students from varying backgrounds can achieve their academic potential.

348

Total Students

19.8

Full-Time Teachers

17.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Potomac Heights Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	142
Hispanic	75
Black	69
Asian	4
Two or More	56
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
142 (40.8 %)
Hispanic
75 (21.6 %)
Black
69 (19.8 %)
Two or More
56 (16.1 %)
Asian
4 (1.1 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Washington County Public Schools
Phone:	(301)766-8305
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	348
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	213
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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 33

Kindergarten 56

Grade 1 50

Grade 2 57

Grade 3 47

Grade 4 55

Grade 5 50

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Potomac Heights Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	33
Kindergarten	56
Grade 1	50
Grade 2	57
Grade 3	47
Grade 4	55
Grade 5	50

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Potomac Heights Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	154	44.3%
Male	194	55.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)