At a glance
Reported students
1,661
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
103.6
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16:1
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
Colin L Powell Academy: 1,661 reported students.
State peer staffing position
83rd percentile
16:1 reported; state peer median 13.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Colin L Powell Academy
Colin L Powell Academy is a public elementary school serving grades PK–08 in Fort Washington. It is one of 198 current school records connected to Prince George's County Public Schools. NCES reports 1,661 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, 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 (52.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (37%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Colin L Powell Academy
- 1How do the reported 16:1 student–teacher ratio and 103.6 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?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 66%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White4.3%
- Hispanic37%
- Black52.5%
- Asian2.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.8%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
- Multiracial1.9%
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.
Other schools in Prince George's County Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Accokeek Academy
Elementary · Grades KG–08
1,445 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 Colin L Powell 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 | 1.4 mi |
| Indian Queen Elementary Elementary · Prince George's County Public Schools | PK–05 | 235 | 2.4 mi |
| Waynewood Elementary Elementary · Fairfax County Public Schools | PK–06 | 738 | 2.8 mi |
| Accokeek Academy Elementary · Prince George's County Public Schools | KG–08 | 1,445 | 2.9 mi |
| Fort Hunt Elementary Elementary · Fairfax County Public Schools | PK–06 | 551 | 3.4 mi |
| Stratford Landing Elementary Elementary · Fairfax County Public Schools | PK–06 | 669 | 3.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Colin L Powell Academy
What grades does Colin L Powell Academy serve?
Colin L Powell 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 Colin L Powell Academy?
Colin L Powell Academy reported 1,661 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 99th percentile among 887 Maryland elementary schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Colin L Powell Academy?
The calculated ratio is 16:1, based on 1,661 students and 103.6 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 Colin L Powell Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Colin L Powell 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 Colin L Powell Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
66% 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 Colin L Powell Academy in?
Colin L Powell 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 Colin L Powell Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Fort Washington Forest Elem (1.4 mi), Indian Queen Elementary (2.4 mi), Waynewood Elementary (2.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.