At a glance
Reported students
345
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
28
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–PK
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Maryland other enrollment
78th percentile
Compared with 37 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
490.5
H Winship Wheatley E C C: 345 reported students.
State peer staffing position
85th percentile
12.3:1 reported; state peer median 5.9:1. 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
- Not reported
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Student–teacher ratio
- Not reported
What the reported data says about H Winship Wheatley E C C
H Winship Wheatley E C C is a public combined / other school serving grades PK–PK in Capitol Heights. It is one of 198 current school records connected to Prince George's County Public Schools. NCES reports 345 students for 2024–25.
Among 37 combined / other schools in Maryland with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 118 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 78th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.3:1, above the Maryland median of 5.9:1 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 (79.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (14.2%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking H Winship Wheatley E C C
- 1How do the reported 12.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 28 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.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 82.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- 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
- White0.9%
- Hispanic14.2%
- Black79.4%
- Asian1.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial3.5%
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
Not reported as 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.
Frances R Fuchs E C C
Other · Grades PK–PK
364 reported students
Kenmoor Early Childhood Center
Other · Grades PK–PK
240 reported students
Chapel Forge E C C
Other · Grades PK–PK
230 reported students
James Ryder Randall E C C
Other · Grades PK–PK
193 reported students
C. Elizabeth Rieg
Other · Grades KG–12
148 reported students
James E. Duckworth
Other · Grades KG–12
99 reported students
Public schools near H Winship Wheatley E C C
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenmoor Early Childhood Center Other · Prince George's County Public Schools | PK–PK | 240 | 3.7 mi |
| KIPP DC - LEAP Academy PCS Other · Charter · KIPP DC PCS | PK–PK | 221 | 4.4 mi |
| Chesapeake Math and IT South Public Charter Other · Charter · Prince George's County Public Schools | KG–12 | 1,503 | 4.7 mi |
| River Terrace Education Campus Other · District of Columbia Public Schools | 03–12 | 125 | 5.8 mi |
| St. Coletta Special Education PCS Other · Charter · St. Coletta Special Education PCS | PK–12 | 250 | 6.7 mi |
| AppleTree Early Learning Center PCS - Oklahoma Avenue Other · Charter · AppleTree Early Learning PCS | PK–PK | 84 | 6.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about H Winship Wheatley E C C
What grades does H Winship Wheatley E C C serve?
H Winship Wheatley E C C reports grades PK–PK in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school (special education school) in Prince George's County Public Schools.
How many students attend H Winship Wheatley E C C?
H Winship Wheatley E C C reported 345 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 78th percentile among 37 Maryland combined or other schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at H Winship Wheatley E C C?
The calculated ratio is 12.3:1, based on 345 students and 28 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Maryland median for the same school level is 5.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is H Winship Wheatley E C C a public, charter, or magnet school?
H Winship Wheatley E C C 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 H Winship Wheatley E C C students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
82.3% 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 H Winship Wheatley E C C in?
H Winship Wheatley E C C 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 H Winship Wheatley E C C?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Kenmoor Early Childhood Center (3.7 mi), KIPP DC - LEAP Academy PCS (4.4 mi), Chesapeake Math and IT South Public Charter (4.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.