Longfields Elementary

3300 Newkirk Ave
Forestville, MD 20747

www.pgcps.org/longfields/

256 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Longfields Elementary School, located in Forestville, Maryland, is a public school serving students within the Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) district. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that promotes academic achievement, social-emotional development, and community engagement. As part of the PGCPS system, it follows the district's standardized curriculum and initiatives, focusing on preparing students for success in middle school and beyond through a balanced instructional program.

The school community emphasizes a collaborative approach to education, encouraging active involvement from parents, staff, and local stakeholders to support student growth. Longfields utilizes a variety of resources to address the diverse needs of its student population, aiming to provide a supportive atmosphere where children are challenged intellectually and encouraged to develop character. For families seeking the most current information regarding extracurricular activities, school calendars, or administrative updates, the school’s official PGCPS website serves as the primary hub for communication and engagement.

256

Total Students

22.3

Full-Time Teachers

11.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

89.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Longfields Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	84
Black	165
Asian	2
Two or More	4
American Indian	1

Black
165 (64.5%)
Hispanic
84 (32.8%)
Two or More
4 (1.6%)
Asian
2 (0.8%)
American Indian
1 (0.4%)

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)817-0455
Website:	http://www.pgcps.org/longfields/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	256
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	224
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 10

Kindergarten 28

Grade 1 19

Grade 2 46

Grade 3 48

Grade 4 46

Grade 5 59

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Longfields Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	10
Kindergarten	28
Grade 1	19
Grade 2	46
Grade 3	48
Grade 4	46
Grade 5	59

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Longfields Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	136	53.1%
Male	120	46.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)