At a glance
Reported students
444
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
39
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Maryland elementary enrollment
42nd percentile
Compared with 887 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
490.5
William W. Hall Academy: 444 reported students.
State peer staffing position
14th percentile
11.4:1 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
- 508
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.3:1
What the reported data says about William W. Hall Academy
William W. Hall Academy is a public elementary school serving grades PK–08 in Capitol Heights. It is one of 198 current school records connected to Prince George's County Public Schools. NCES reports 444 students for 2024–25.
Among 887 elementary schools in Maryland with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 472 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 42nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.4:1, 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 Hispanic or Latino (57%) and Black (41%). English learners represent 26.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 7.7%. 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 William W. Hall Academy
- 1How do the reported 11.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 39 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
- 26.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 7.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 91.4%
- 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
- White1.8%
- Hispanic57%
- Black41%
- Asian0.2%
- 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.
Magnolia Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
442 reported students
Barnaby Manor Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
438 reported students
Rogers Heights Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
450 reported students
Catherine T. Reed Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
437 reported students
Francis Scott Key Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
451 reported students
Kingsford Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
458 reported students
Public schools near William W. Hall 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doswell E. Brooks Elementary Elementary · Prince George's County Public Schools | PK–05 | 291 | 0.4 mi |
| Bradbury Heights Elementary Elementary · Prince George's County Public Schools | PK–05 | 354 | 0.6 mi |
| Capitol Heights Elementary Elementary · Prince George's County Public Schools | PK–05 | 317 | 0.8 mi |
| C.W. Harris ES Elementary · District of Columbia Public Schools | PK–05 | 251 | 1 mi |
| Francis Scott Key Elementary Elementary · Prince George's County Public Schools | PK–05 | 451 | 1.1 mi |
| KIPP DC - Promise Academy PCS Elementary · Charter · KIPP DC PCS | KG–04 | 614 | 1.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about William W. Hall Academy
What grades does William W. Hall Academy serve?
William W. Hall 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 William W. Hall Academy?
William W. Hall Academy reported 444 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 42nd percentile among 887 Maryland elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 508 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at William W. Hall Academy?
The calculated ratio is 11.4:1, based on 444 students and 39 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 William W. Hall Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
William W. Hall 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 William W. Hall Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
91.4% 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 William W. Hall Academy in?
William W. Hall 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 William W. Hall Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Doswell E. Brooks Elementary (0.4 mi), Bradbury Heights Elementary (0.6 mi), Capitol Heights Elementary (0.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.