School Overview
Kettering Elementary School, located in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, is a public school serving students as part of the Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) district. Situated on Layton Street, the school is deeply integrated into the local community and is committed to providing a foundational education that emphasizes academic achievement, social development, and personal responsibility. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet the rigorous standards of the Maryland State Department of Education, ensuring that students are well-prepared for their transition to middle school and beyond.

Beyond core academic instruction in subjects such as reading, mathematics, and science, Kettering Elementary places a significant emphasis on creating a safe and inclusive learning environment. The school actively encourages parental involvement and community engagement, fostering a partnership between educators and families to support student success. Through various extracurricular activities and school-wide initiatives, Kettering strives to cultivate a positive school culture where students are encouraged to be curious, collaborative, and engaged learners.
407
Total Students
24.0
Full-Time Teachers
17.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
93.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kettering Elementary
Demographic Student Count
White7
Hispanic34
Black360
Asian1
Two or More4
Pacific Islander1
  • Black
    360 (88.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    34 (8.4 %)
  • White
    7 (1.7 %)
  • Two or More
    4 (1.0 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.2 %)
  • 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)808-5977
Website: http://www.pgcps.org/ketteringes/
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 407
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 24.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 371
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 11
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 38
Kindergarten 63
Grade 1 62
Grade 2 61
Grade 3 65
Grade 4 62
Grade 5 56

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Kettering Elementary
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten38
Kindergarten63
Grade 162
Grade 261
Grade 365
Grade 462
Grade 556
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Kettering Elementary
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female21252.1%
Male19547.9%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)