School Overview
H. W. Wheatley Early Childhood Center, located in Capitol Heights, Maryland, is a specialized educational facility operating under the Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) system. As an early childhood center, the school focuses exclusively on the foundational years of education, typically serving pre-kindergarten and early learning students. The center is dedicated to providing a nurturing and structured environment that emphasizes school readiness, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of essential early literacy and numeracy skills necessary for a successful transition into elementary school.

By concentrating specifically on the youngest learners in the community, H. W. Wheatley aims to bridge the gap between home and the traditional classroom setting. The school’s curriculum is designed to engage children through play-based learning and interactive instruction, fostering curiosity and a positive attitude toward education from an early age. As part of the broader PGCPS network, the center aligns its programs with district-wide standards to ensure that all students receive equitable support and preparation for the academic challenges of their future schooling years.
321
Total Students
42.8
Full-Time Teachers
7.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
88.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for H. W. Wheatley Early Childhood Center
Demographic Student Count
White3
Hispanic40
Black265
Asian4
Two or More5
American Indian2
Pacific Islander2
  • Black
    265 (82.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    40 (12.5 %)
  • Two or More
    5 (1.6 %)
  • Asian
    4 (1.2 %)
  • White
    3 (0.9 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.6 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.6 %)
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)808-8100
Website: http://www.pgcps.org/hwinshipwheatley/
Grade Range: Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students: 321
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 42.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 7.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 271
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 13
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 321

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for H. W. Wheatley Early Childhood Center
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten321
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for H. W. Wheatley Early Childhood Center
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female9930.8%
Male22269.2%
Nearby Pre Kindergartens (Within 10 Miles)