Thomas S. Stone Elementary

4500 34th St
Mt Rainier, MD 20712

www.pgcps.org/thomasstone/

432 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Thomas S. Stone Elementary School is a public school located in Mt. Rainier, Maryland, serving students within the Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) district. Situated in a close-knit urban-suburban community, the school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that promotes academic achievement and social-emotional development. Like many schools in the PGCPS system, it strives to provide a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for success in middle school and beyond, often emphasizing core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, and science.

The school serves as a central hub for the local neighborhood, reflecting the diverse demographics of the Mt. Rainier area. As a community-oriented institution, Thomas S. Stone places a strong emphasis on family engagement and community partnerships to enhance the educational experience. Those looking for specific details regarding school policies, academic programs, extracurricular activities, or staff contact information can find the most up-to-date resources and announcements through the school’s official PGCPS website.

432

Total Students

34.8

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

119.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Thomas S. Stone Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	19
Hispanic	338
Black	69
Asian	2
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
338 (78.2 %)
Black
69 (16.0 %)
White
19 (4.4 %)
American Indian
3 (0.7 %)
Asian
2 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
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)985-1890
Website:	http://www.pgcps.org/thomasstone/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	432
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	509
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 39

Kindergarten 67

Grade 1 86

Grade 2 58

Grade 3 66

Grade 4 52

Grade 5 64