Lake Arbor Elementary

10205 Lake Arbor Way
Mitchellville, MD 20721

www.pgcps.org/lakearbor/

545 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Lake Arbor Elementary School, located in Mitchellville, Maryland, is a public school serving students within the Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) district. The school is situated in a quiet residential community and serves as a local hub for families in the Lake Arbor area. It follows the standard academic curriculum established by the district, focusing on foundational skills in reading, mathematics, science, and social studies, while often emphasizing character development and community involvement.

The school is known for its commitment to creating a nurturing environment where students are encouraged to achieve academic success. Like many schools in the PGCPS system, Lake Arbor Elementary typically utilizes a variety of instructional strategies to meet the needs of a diverse student body. Families interested in specific performance data, current extracurricular offerings, or school-specific programs—such as specialized academic tracks or PTA initiatives—can find the most up-to-date information by visiting the school’s official website at http://www.pgcps.org/~arbor or by contacting the school’s main office directly.

545

Total Students

30.9

Full-Time Teachers

17.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lake Arbor Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	25
Black	505
Asian	6
Two or More	6
American Indian	1

Black
505 (92.7 %)
Hispanic
25 (4.6 %)
Asian
6 (1.1 %)
Two or More
6 (1.1 %)
White
2 (0.4 %)
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)808-5940
Website:	http://www.pgcps.org/lakearbor/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	545
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	530
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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 21

Kindergarten 86

Grade 1 104

Grade 2 80

Grade 3 79

Grade 4 66

Grade 5 109

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Lake Arbor Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	21
Kindergarten	86
Grade 1	104
Grade 2	80
Grade 3	79
Grade 4	66
Grade 5	109

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Lake Arbor Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	254	46.6%
Male	291	53.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)