Frances Fuchs Early Childhood Center

11011 Cherry Hill Rd
Beltsville, MD 20705

www.pgcps.org/francesfuchs/

340 Students

Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K

School Overview

Frances Fuchs Early Childhood Center, located in Beltsville, Maryland, is a specialized educational facility within the Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) system. The center focuses exclusively on early childhood development, providing a nurturing and structured environment tailored to the unique learning needs of young children. By prioritizing foundational skills in a supportive setting, the school aims to foster both academic readiness and social-emotional growth during these critical formative years.

As an inclusive institution, Frances Fuchs is well-regarded for its commitment to serving a diverse student population, including children with varying developmental needs. The school employs a specialized curriculum and a team of dedicated educators who utilize research-based practices to ensure that every student receives personalized attention. Through its focus on early intervention and collaborative partnerships with families, the center serves as a vital resource in the Beltsville community for building a strong educational foundation for its youngest learners.

340

Total Students

43.0

Full-Time Teachers

7.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

84.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Frances Fuchs Early Childhood Center
Demographic	Student Count
White	17
Hispanic	146
Black	160
Asian	11
Two or More	2
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

Black
160 (47.1 %)
Hispanic
146 (42.9 %)
White
17 (5.0 %)
Asian
11 (3.2 %)
American Indian
3 (0.9 %)
Two or More
2 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Pre Kindergarten
School Type:	Special Education School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Prince George's County Public Schools
Phone:	(301)572-0600
Website:	http://www.pgcps.org/francesfuchs/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students:	340
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	7.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	277
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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 340