Andrew Jackson Academy

3500 Regency Pkwy
Forestville, MD 20747

www.pgcps.org/andrewjackson/

458 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Andrew Jackson Academy, located in Forestville, Maryland, is a public school serving students within the Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) system. As a dedicated learning environment, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive educational experience that prepares students for academic success and personal growth. By adhering to the standards and curriculum set forth by the county, the academy aims to foster a supportive community where students are encouraged to achieve their potential through structured instruction and consistent academic support.

The school is deeply integrated into the local Forestville community, acting as a hub for student development and engagement. Through its official web presence, the institution maintains communication with parents and guardians regarding school policies, academic calendars, and extracurricular opportunities. With a commitment to the PGCPS mission of academic excellence, Andrew Jackson Academy emphasizes the importance of a well-rounded education, aiming to cultivate essential skills and character traits that will serve its students well beyond their time in the classroom.

458

Total Students

36.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

93.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Andrew Jackson Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	6
Hispanic	109
Black	334
Asian	3
Two or More	6

Black
334 (72.9%)
Hispanic
109 (23.8%)
White
6 (1.3%)
Two or More
6 (1.3%)
Asian
3 (0.7%)

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)817-0310
Website:	http://www.pgcps.org/andrewjackson/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	458
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	428
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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 17

Kindergarten 37

Grade 1 54

Grade 2 46

Grade 3 55

Grade 4 41

Grade 5 52

Grade 6 60

Grade 7 48

Grade 8 48

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Andrew Jackson Academy
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	17
Kindergarten	37
Grade 1	54
Grade 2	46
Grade 3	55
Grade 4	41
Grade 5	52
Grade 6	60
Grade 7	48
Grade 8	48

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Andrew Jackson Academy
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	223	48.7%
Male	235	51.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)