At a glance
Reported students
375
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
36.3
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Maryland elementary enrollment
28th percentile
Compared with 887 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
490.5
Robert R. Gray Elementary: 375 reported students.
State peer staffing position
5th percentile
10.3:1 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
- 349
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.5:1
What the reported data says about Robert R. Gray Elementary
Robert R. Gray Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–08 in Capital Heights. It is one of 198 current school records connected to Prince George's County Public Schools. NCES reports 375 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 28th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.3:1, 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 Hispanic or Latino (46.4%) and Black (45.6%). English learners represent 31.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 5.7%. 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 Robert R. Gray Elementary
- 1How do the reported 10.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 36.3 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
- English learners
- 31.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 5.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 92.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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
- White5.6%
- Hispanic46.4%
- Black45.6%
- Asian2.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0%
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.
Arrowhead Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
378 reported students
Allenwood Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
371 reported students
Imagine Lincoln PCS
Elementary · Grades KG–08
371 reported students
Flintstone Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
367 reported students
District Heights Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
365 reported students
Seabrook Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
365 reported students
Public schools near Robert R. Gray 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston ES Elementary · District of Columbia Public Schools | PK–05 | 314 | 0.5 mi |
| Burrville ES Elementary · District of Columbia Public Schools | PK–05 | 232 | 0.6 mi |
| DC Wildflower PCS - The Riverseed School Elementary · Charter · DC Wildflower PCS | PK–02 | 45 | 0.6 mi |
| Drew ES Elementary · District of Columbia Public Schools | PK–05 | 223 | 0.9 mi |
| Thomas ES Elementary · District of Columbia Public Schools | PK–05 | 228 | 1 mi |
| Lorraine H. Whitlock ES Elementary · District of Columbia Public Schools | PK–05 | 162 | 1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Robert R. Gray Elementary
What grades does Robert R. Gray Elementary serve?
Robert R. Gray Elementary 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 Robert R. Gray Elementary?
Robert R. Gray Elementary reported 375 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 28th percentile among 887 Maryland elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 349 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Robert R. Gray Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 10.3:1, based on 375 students and 36.3 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 Robert R. Gray Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Robert R. Gray Elementary 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 Robert R. Gray Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
92.5% 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 Robert R. Gray Elementary in?
Robert R. Gray 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 Robert R. Gray Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Houston ES (0.5 mi), Burrville ES (0.6 mi), DC Wildflower PCS - The Riverseed School (0.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.