School Overview
Port Towns Elementary School is located in Bladensburg, Maryland, and is part of the Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) system. Serving a diverse community, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive primary education that emphasizes foundational academic skills, student engagement, and character development. The school works to create a supportive learning environment, often leveraging its location near the nation's capital to integrate community resources and provide students with a well-rounded educational experience.

As an institution within the PGCPS district, Port Towns Elementary follows state-mandated curriculum standards while offering various programs designed to support student growth, including literacy initiatives, mathematics instruction, and enrichment opportunities. The school is committed to fostering a strong partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding Bladensburg community to ensure students are prepared for success in middle school and beyond. For the most current information regarding school calendars, academic programs, and administrative policies, stakeholders are encouraged to visit their official website at [www.pgcps.org/~ptowns](http://www.pgcps.org/~ptowns).
747
Total Students
56.3
Full-Time Teachers
13.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
92.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Port Towns Elementary
Demographic Student Count
White16
Hispanic527
Black189
Asian12
Two or More1
American Indian2
  • Hispanic
    527 (70.5%)
  • Black
    189 (25.3%)
  • White
    16 (2.1%)
  • Asian
    12 (1.6%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.3%)
  • Two or More
    1 (0.1%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Prince George's County Public Schools
Phone: (301)985-1480
Website: http://www.pgcps.org/porttowns/
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 747
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 56.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 687
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 7
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 41
Kindergarten 94
Grade 1 135
Grade 2 128
Grade 3 126
Grade 4 106
Grade 5 117

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Port Towns Elementary
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten41
Kindergarten94
Grade 1135
Grade 2128
Grade 3126
Grade 4106
Grade 5117
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Port Towns Elementary
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female38651.7%
Male36148.3%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)