William W. Hall Academy

5200 Marlboro Pk
Capitol Heights, MD 20743

www.pgcps.org/williamwhall/

444 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

William W. Hall Academy is a public school located in Capitol Heights, Maryland, serving students within the Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) district. The academy is noted for its commitment to providing a structured academic environment that emphasizes core curriculum development, literacy, and student achievement. As part of a large school system, it focuses on preparing its students for success in later grade levels by fostering a supportive community and encouraging active parental and community involvement.

The school is designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population, offering a range of educational resources typical of the PGCPS district, including technology integration and specialized instruction where necessary. By maintaining a focus on high expectations and character development, William W. Hall Academy aims to create a safe, engaging learning atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their academic potential and develop the social skills necessary for long-term success.

444

Total Students

39.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

91.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for William W. Hall Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	8
Hispanic	253
Black	182
Asian	1

Hispanic
253 (57.0%)
Black
182 (41.0%)
White
8 (1.8%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)

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)817-2933
Website:	http://www.pgcps.org/williamwhall/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	444
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	402
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 22

Kindergarten 43

Grade 1 31

Grade 2 46

Grade 3 50

Grade 4 53

Grade 5 56

Grade 6 40

Grade 7 47

Grade 8 56