At a glance
Reported students
317
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
30.4
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Maryland elementary enrollment
18th percentile
Compared with 887 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
490.5
Capitol Heights Elementary: 317 reported students.
State peer staffing position
6th percentile
10.4:1 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
- 242
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Student–teacher ratio
- 8.6:1
What the reported data says about Capitol Heights Elementary
Capitol Heights Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Capitol Heights. It is one of 198 current school records connected to Prince George's County Public Schools. NCES reports 317 students for 2024–25.
Among 887 elementary schools in Maryland with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 472 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 18th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.4:1, below 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 (63.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (24.9%). English learners represent 9.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 5%. 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 Capitol Heights Elementary
- 1How do the reported 10.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 30.4 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 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 9.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 60.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White9.8%
- Hispanic24.9%
- Black63.1%
- Asian0.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- 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.
Rockledge Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
319 reported students
Fort Washington Forest Elem
Elementary · Grades PK–05
323 reported students
Mt Rainier Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
311 reported students
Marlton Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
309 reported students
Chillum Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
308 reported students
Phyllis E. Williams Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
326 reported students
Public schools near Capitol Heights Elementary
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| DC Scholars PCS Elementary · Charter · DC Scholars PCS | PK–08 | 478 | 0.7 mi |
| Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS - East End Elementary · Charter · Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS | PK–05 | 353 | 0.7 mi |
| C.W. Harris ES Elementary · District of Columbia Public Schools | PK–05 | 251 | 0.7 mi |
| Doswell E. Brooks Elementary Elementary · Prince George's County Public Schools | PK–05 | 291 | 0.7 mi |
| William W. Hall Academy Elementary · Prince George's County Public Schools | PK–08 | 444 | 0.8 mi |
| KIPP DC - Quest Academy PCS Elementary · Charter · KIPP DC PCS | 01–04 | 388 | 1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Capitol Heights Elementary
What grades does Capitol Heights Elementary serve?
Capitol Heights Elementary reports grades PK–05 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 Capitol Heights Elementary?
Capitol Heights Elementary reported 317 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 18th percentile among 887 Maryland elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 242 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Capitol Heights Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 10.4:1, based on 317 students and 30.4 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 Capitol Heights Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Capitol Heights Elementary 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 Capitol Heights Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
60.9% 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 Capitol Heights Elementary in?
Capitol Heights Elementary 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 Capitol Heights Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include DC Scholars PCS (0.7 mi), Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS - East End (0.7 mi), C.W. Harris ES (0.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.