At a glance
Reported students
1,113
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
82
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–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
Beltsville Academy: 1,113 reported students.
State peer staffing position
46th percentile
13.6:1 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
- 1,095
- Teachers (FTE)
- 89
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.3:1
What the reported data says about Beltsville Academy
Beltsville Academy is a public elementary school serving grades PK–08 in Beltsville. It is one of 198 current school records connected to Prince George's County Public Schools. NCES reports 1,113 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 13.6:1, close to 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 Hispanic or Latino (79.8%) and Black (10.3%). English learners represent 37.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.1%. 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 Beltsville Academy
- 1How do the reported 13.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 82 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 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 37.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 15.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 94%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- 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
- White4.9%
- Hispanic79.8%
- Black10.3%
- Asian2.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial1.6%
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.
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
Accokeek Academy
Elementary · Grades KG–08
1,445 reported students
Calverton Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
767 reported students
Port Towns Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
747 reported students
Public schools near Beltsville 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calverton Elementary Elementary · Prince George's County Public Schools | PK–05 | 767 | 1.5 mi |
| Hollywood Elementary Elementary · Prince George's County Public Schools | PK–05 | 284 | 1.6 mi |
| Vansville Elementary Elementary · Prince George's County Public Schools | PK–05 | 677 | 1.7 mi |
| Galway Elementary Elementary · Montgomery County Public Schools | PK–05 | 695 | 2.3 mi |
| Springhill Lake Elementary Elementary · Prince George's County Public Schools | PK–05 | 804 | 2.4 mi |
| Cherokee Lane Elementary Elementary · Prince George's County Public Schools | PK–05 | 863 | 2.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Beltsville Academy
What grades does Beltsville Academy serve?
Beltsville Academy reports grades PK–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 Beltsville Academy?
Beltsville Academy reported 1,113 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 1,095 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Beltsville Academy?
The calculated ratio is 13.6:1, based on 1,113 students and 82 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 Beltsville Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Beltsville Academy is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Prince George's County Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Beltsville Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
94% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Beltsville Academy in?
Beltsville 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 Beltsville Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Calverton Elementary (1.5 mi), Hollywood Elementary (1.6 mi), Vansville Elementary (1.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.