Patuxent Elementary

4410 Bishopmill Dr
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772

www.pgcps.org/patuxent/

289 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Patuxent Elementary School, located in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, is a member of the Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) system. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive primary education that emphasizes academic achievement, social-emotional development, and personal responsibility. As part of a large and diverse school district, Patuxent Elementary works to integrate state curriculum standards with various enrichment programs aimed at preparing students for middle school and beyond.

The school environment at Patuxent is designed to foster a supportive learning atmosphere that encourages collaboration between educators, students, and families. By utilizing resources provided by the PGCPS district, the school implements various initiatives to support student growth, including literacy and mathematics intervention programs. Through its commitment to excellence and community engagement, Patuxent Elementary strives to create a positive educational foundation for every child, ensuring they have the tools necessary to succeed in an increasingly globalized educational landscape.

289

Total Students

20.7

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Patuxent Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	5
Hispanic	33
Black	238
Asian	2
Two or More	10
American Indian	1

Black
238 (82.4 %)
Hispanic
33 (11.4 %)
Two or More
10 (3.5 %)
White
5 (1.7 %)
Asian
2 (0.7 %)
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)952-7700
Website:	http://www.pgcps.org/patuxent/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	289
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	154
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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 46

Grade 1 41

Grade 2 45

Grade 3 46

Grade 4 45

Grade 5 45

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Patuxent Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	21
Kindergarten	46
Grade 1	41
Grade 2	45
Grade 3	46
Grade 4	45
Grade 5	45

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Patuxent Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	127	43.9%
Male	162	56.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)