Highland Park Elementary

6501 Lowland Dr
Landover, MD 20785

www.pgcps.org/highlandpark/

271 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Highland Park Elementary School, located in Landover, Maryland, is a public school serving the Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) district. As an integral part of the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of its diverse student body. By adhering to the PGCPS curriculum, Highland Park strives to prepare its elementary-level students for future academic success through structured classroom instruction and a commitment to meeting state educational standards.

Beyond its core curriculum, Highland Park Elementary emphasizes the importance of community engagement and parent involvement to enhance the student experience. The school utilizes its official portal within the PGCPS website to keep families informed about school news, educational resources, and upcoming events. With a focus on cultivating a positive school culture, the administration and faculty work collaboratively to ensure that all students have access to the tools and guidance necessary to thrive in a foundational learning environment.

271

Total Students

17.1

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

72.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Highland Park Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	47
Black	220
Two or More	1
Pacific Islander	1

Black
220 (81.2 %)
Hispanic
47 (17.3 %)
White
2 (0.7 %)
Two or More
1 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4 %)

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)333-0980
Website:	http://www.pgcps.org/highlandpark/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	271
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	193
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 36

Grade 1 31

Grade 2 48

Grade 3 32

Grade 4 37

Grade 5 28

Grade 6 41