H. W. Wheatley Early Childhood Center
321 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
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.
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
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Hispanic | 40 |
| Black | 265 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Two or More | 5 |
| American Indian | 2 |
| Pacific Islander | 2 |
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Black265 (82.6 %)
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Hispanic40 (12.5 %)
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Two or More5 (1.6 %)
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Asian4 (1.2 %)
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White3 (0.9 %)
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American Indian2 (0.6 %)
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Pacific Islander2 (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
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 321 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 99 | 30.8% |
| Male | 222 | 69.2% |
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