Carmody Hills Elementary

401 Jadeleaf Ave
Capitol Heights, MD 20743

www.pgcps.org/carmodyhills/

389 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Carmody Hills Elementary School is a public school serving the Capitol Heights community in Prince George’s County, Maryland. As part of the Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) system, the school is dedicated to providing a foundational academic experience for students in prekindergarten through fifth grade. Located on Jadeleaf Avenue, the school serves as a local hub for neighborhood families, focusing on student growth, social-emotional development, and the mastery of core subjects like reading, mathematics, and science.

The school’s mission aligns with the broader PGCPS goal of fostering a supportive learning environment that prepares children for the rigors of middle school and beyond. Carmody Hills emphasizes the importance of community involvement and maintains a curriculum that adheres to state standards to ensure academic progress. By integrating various extracurricular opportunities and maintaining communication with parents, the school aims to create a stable and encouraging atmosphere where students from diverse backgrounds can develop the essential skills needed for long-term academic success.

389

Total Students

29.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

93.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Carmody Hills Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	12
Hispanic	174
Black	198
Asian	1
Two or More	3
American Indian	1

Black
198 (50.9%)
Hispanic
174 (44.7%)
White
12 (3.1%)
Two or More
3 (0.8%)
Asian
1 (0.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

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)808-8180
Website:	http://www.pgcps.org/carmodyhills/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	389
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	360
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 37

Kindergarten 45

Grade 1 57

Grade 2 63

Grade 3 62

Grade 4 58

Grade 5 67