At a glance
Reported students
391
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
26.7
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Maryland elementary enrollment
31st percentile
Compared with 887 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
490.5
Mattaponi Elementary: 391 reported students.
State peer staffing position
63rd percentile
14.6:1 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
- 335
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.4:1
What the reported data says about Mattaponi Elementary
Mattaponi Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Upper Marlboro. It is one of 198 current school records connected to Prince George's County Public Schools. NCES reports 391 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 31st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.6:1, 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 Black (83.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (9.2%). English learners represent 5.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 7.5%. 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 Mattaponi Elementary
- 1How do the reported 14.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 26.7 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
- 5.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 7.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 52.4%
- 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
- White3.1%
- Hispanic9.2%
- Black83.1%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.8%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.3%
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.
Carmody Hills Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
389 reported students
Francis T. Evans Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
393 reported students
High Bridge Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
394 reported students
Hillcrest Heights Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
388 reported students
Yorktown Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
396 reported students
Woodmore Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
402 reported students
Public schools near Mattaponi 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosaryville Elementary Elementary · Prince George's County Public Schools | PK–05 | 517 | 1.1 mi |
| Friendship Aspire Bowie Charter Elementary · Charter · Prince George's County Public Schools | KG–02 | 140 | 1.7 mi |
| Marlton Elementary Elementary · Prince George's County Public Schools | PK–05 | 309 | 1.9 mi |
| Melwood Elementary Elementary · Prince George's County Public Schools | KG–05 | 531 | 3.4 mi |
| Brandywine Elementary Elementary · Prince George's County Public Schools | 01–05 | 572 | 4.4 mi |
| Waldon Woods Elementary Elementary · Prince George's County Public Schools | PK–05 | 523 | 5.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Mattaponi Elementary
What grades does Mattaponi Elementary serve?
Mattaponi Elementary reports grades KG–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 Mattaponi Elementary?
Mattaponi Elementary reported 391 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 31st percentile among 887 Maryland elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 335 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Mattaponi Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 14.6:1, based on 391 students and 26.7 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 Mattaponi Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Mattaponi 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 Mattaponi Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
52.4% 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 Mattaponi Elementary in?
Mattaponi 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 Mattaponi Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Rosaryville Elementary (1.1 mi), Friendship Aspire Bowie Charter (1.7 mi), Marlton Elementary (1.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.