Scotchtown Hills Elementary

15950 Dorset Rd
Laurel, MD 20707

www.pgcps.org/scotchtownhills/

612 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Scotchtown Hills Elementary School is a public school located in Laurel, Maryland, operating within the Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) district. Situated on Dorset Road, the school serves a diverse community of students in the local area, focusing on building a strong academic foundation in a nurturing and inclusive environment. As part of the PGCPS system, the school follows the district’s core curriculum while offering various programs designed to support student growth in literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development.

Beyond core academics, Scotchtown Hills emphasizes the importance of community engagement and parent-teacher partnerships to enhance the overall educational experience. The school aims to foster a positive school culture where students are encouraged to become responsible, lifelong learners. By utilizing resources provided by the district and focusing on data-driven instruction, the school strives to meet the unique needs of every student, preparing them for success as they transition to middle school and beyond.

612

Total Students

40.4

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

86.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Scotchtown Hills Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	28
Hispanic	304
Black	228
Asian	22
Two or More	18
American Indian	10
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
304 (49.7 %)
Black
228 (37.3 %)
White
28 (4.6 %)
Asian
22 (3.6 %)
Two or More
18 (2.9 %)
American Indian
10 (1.6 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3 %)

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)497-3994
Website:	http://www.pgcps.org/scotchtownhills/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	612
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	519
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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 42

Kindergarten 96

Grade 1 91

Grade 2 79

Grade 3 74

Grade 4 75

Grade 5 80

Grade 6 75