At a glance
Reported students
1,445
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
90
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Maryland elementary enrollment
99th percentile
Compared with 887 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
490.5
Accokeek Academy: 1,445 reported students.
State peer staffing position
85th percentile
16.1:1 reported; state peer median 13.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,609
- Teachers (FTE)
- 91
- Student–teacher ratio
- 17.7:1
What the reported data says about Accokeek Academy
Accokeek Academy is a public elementary school serving grades KG–08 in Accokeek. It is one of 198 current school records connected to Prince George's County Public Schools. NCES reports 1,445 students for 2024–25.
Among 887 elementary schools in Maryland with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 472 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 99th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.1:1, above the Maryland median of 13.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (67.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (21.2%). English learners represent 7.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 5.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Accokeek Academy
- 1How do the reported 16.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 90 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 7.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 5.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 45.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White2.8%
- Hispanic21.2%
- Black67.5%
- Asian4.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.6%
- Multiracial3.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Prince George's County Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Colin L Powell Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–08
1,661 reported students
Beltsville Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–08
1,113 reported students
Legends Public Charter School
Elementary · Grades KG–08
897 reported students
Cherokee Lane Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
863 reported students
Springhill Lake Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
804 reported students
Calverton Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
767 reported students
Public schools near Accokeek Academy
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Washington Forest Elem Elementary · Prince George's County Public Schools | PK–05 | 323 | 1.5 mi |
| Colin L Powell Academy Elementary · Prince George's County Public Schools | PK–08 | 1,661 | 2.9 mi |
| Berry Elementary School Elementary · Charles County Public Schools | PK–05 | 726 | 2.9 mi |
| William A. Diggs Elementary School Elementary · Charles County Public Schools | PK–05 | 876 | 3.6 mi |
| Daniel of St. Thomas Jenifer Elementary School Elementary · Charles County Public Schools | PK–05 | 661 | 4.6 mi |
| Waynewood Elementary Elementary · Fairfax County Public Schools | PK–06 | 738 | 4.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Accokeek Academy
What grades does Accokeek Academy serve?
Accokeek Academy reports grades KG–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Prince George's County Public Schools.
How many students attend Accokeek Academy?
Accokeek Academy reported 1,445 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 99th percentile among 887 Maryland elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,609 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Accokeek Academy?
The calculated ratio is 16.1:1, based on 1,445 students and 90 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Maryland median for the same school level is 13.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Accokeek Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Accokeek Academy is a public school and is not a charter school; it is also identified as a magnet school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Accokeek Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
45.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Accokeek Academy in?
Accokeek Academy is part of Prince George's County Public Schools, based in Upper Marlboro, MD, which operates 198 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Accokeek Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Fort Washington Forest Elem (1.5 mi), Colin L Powell Academy (2.9 mi), Berry Elementary School (2.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.