Chillum Elementary

1420 Chillum Rd
Hyattsville, MD 20782

www.pgcps.org/chillum/

368 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Chillum Elementary School, located in Hyattsville, Maryland, is a part of the Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) system. Serving a diverse student population in the Chillum community, the school focuses on providing a foundational academic environment that emphasizes core subjects like reading, mathematics, and science. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning atmosphere where students are encouraged to develop both their academic potential and their social-emotional skills, preparing them for success as they transition to middle school.

As a neighborhood school, Chillum Elementary plays an active role in its local community by maintaining partnerships with families and local organizations. The curriculum is aligned with state standards and supported by PGCPS resources, which include technology integration and various extracurricular opportunities designed to enrich the student experience. By focusing on holistic development and consistent academic growth, the school aims to create an inclusive environment that addresses the unique needs of its diverse student body.

368

Total Students

24.3

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

77.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Chillum Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	8
Hispanic	247
Black	106
Asian	3
American Indian	4

Hispanic
247 (67.1 %)
Black
106 (28.8 %)
White
8 (2.2 %)
American Indian
4 (1.1 %)
Asian
3 (0.8 %)

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)853-0825
Website:	http://www.pgcps.org/chillum/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	368
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	272
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 28

Kindergarten 69

Grade 1 61

Grade 2 37

Grade 3 53

Grade 4 60

Grade 5 60