Beacon Heights Elementary

6929 Furman Pkwy
Riverdale, MD 20737

www.pgcps.org/beaconheights/

381 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Beacon Heights Elementary, located in Riverdale, Maryland, is a public school serving students within the Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) district. The school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic foundation for its students, emphasizing the development of core competencies in literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional learning. As a neighborhood school, it plays a vital role in the local community, fostering an environment that encourages student engagement, academic growth, and preparation for middle school success.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Beacon Heights Elementary focuses on creating an inclusive and supportive school culture. The school leverages the resources provided by the PGCPS district to offer various extracurricular opportunities and student services designed to meet the diverse needs of its population. By maintaining a focus on collaborative partnerships between educators, families, and the community, Beacon Heights aims to nurture well-rounded students who are prepared to meet the challenges of an evolving educational landscape.

381

Total Students

32.4

Full-Time Teachers

11.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Beacon Heights Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	13
Hispanic	299
Black	60
Asian	5
Two or More	3
American Indian	1

Hispanic
299 (78.5 %)
Black
60 (15.7 %)
White
13 (3.4 %)
Asian
5 (1.3 %)
Two or More
3 (0.8 %)
American Indian
1 (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)918-8700
Website:	http://www.pgcps.org/beaconheights/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	381
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	306
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 20

Kindergarten 42

Grade 1 49

Grade 2 48

Grade 3 58

Grade 4 53

Grade 5 67

Grade 6 44

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Beacon Heights Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	20
Kindergarten	42
Grade 1	49
Grade 2	48
Grade 3	58
Grade 4	53
Grade 5	67
Grade 6	44

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Beacon Heights Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	196	51.4%
Male	185	48.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)