Avalon Elementary

7302 Webster Ln
Fort Washington, MD 20744

www.pgcps.org/avalon/

302 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Avalon Elementary School is a public school located in Fort Washington, Maryland, and is part of the Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) district. Situated in a suburban residential setting, the school serves students in the surrounding community, focusing on foundational academic development and fostering a supportive learning environment. As an institution within the PGCPS system, Avalon Elementary follows the district's standardized curriculum, which emphasizes core subjects such as reading, mathematics, science, and social studies, while incorporating programs designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population.

The school is committed to creating a community-focused atmosphere that encourages both academic achievement and social-emotional growth. Through its administration and faculty, Avalon Elementary works to engage families and community stakeholders to support student success. Those interested in specific school-wide events, academic calendars, enrollment policies, or current initiatives can find comprehensive information and resources through their official district-hosted website at http://www.pgcps.org/~avalon.

302

Total Students

22.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

90.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Avalon Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	11
Hispanic	126
Black	152
Asian	3
Two or More	6
American Indian	4

Black
152 (50.3%)
Hispanic
126 (41.7%)
White
11 (3.6%)
Two or More
6 (2.0%)
American Indian
4 (1.3%)
Asian
3 (1.0%)

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)449-4970
Website:	http://www.pgcps.org/avalon/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	302
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	267
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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 14

Kindergarten 45

Grade 1 64

Grade 2 41

Grade 3 52

Grade 4 53

Grade 5 33

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Avalon Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	14
Kindergarten	45
Grade 1	64
Grade 2	41
Grade 3	52
Grade 4	53
Grade 5	33

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Avalon Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	141	46.7%
Male	161	53.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)