Templeton Elementary

6001 Carters Ln
Riverdale, MD 20737

www.pgcps.org/templeton/

799 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Templeton Elementary School, located in Riverdale, Maryland, serves as a neighborhood hub within the Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) system. The school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic foundation for students in the local community, focusing on core curriculum areas while fostering a supportive environment for early childhood and elementary development. By operating under the PGCPS district framework, Templeton emphasizes state-aligned educational standards aimed at preparing students for middle school success.

Beyond its academic mission, Templeton Elementary acts as a focal point for families in the 20737 zip code, working to engage parents and community members in the educational process. The school environment is designed to promote social-emotional growth alongside academic achievement, often utilizing various district resources and extracurricular programming to broaden the student experience. For those seeking detailed information on enrollment, current faculty news, or specific school policies, the official PGCPS school website serves as the primary resource for updates and parent-teacher communication.

799

Total Students

59.4

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

77.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Templeton Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	41
Hispanic	472
Black	122
Asian	159
Two or More	2
American Indian	3

Hispanic
472 (59.1 %)
Asian
159 (19.9 %)
Black
122 (15.3 %)
White
41 (5.1 %)
American Indian
3 (0.4 %)
Two or More
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)985-1880
Website:	http://www.pgcps.org/templeton/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	799
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	59.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	612
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 40

Kindergarten 125

Grade 1 136

Grade 2 113

Grade 3 147

Grade 4 131

Grade 5 107

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Templeton Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	40
Kindergarten	125
Grade 1	136
Grade 2	113
Grade 3	147
Grade 4	131
Grade 5	107

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Templeton Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	403	50.4%
Male	396	49.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)