Excel Academy Public Charter

6700 Bock Rd
Fort Washington, MD 20744

www.excelacademypcs.org/

Charter School 454 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Excel Academy Public Charter School, located in Landover, Maryland, serves as a specialized educational institution within the Prince George’s County Public Schools system. As an all-girls charter school, it is designed to provide a focused and empowering academic environment. The school prioritizes a rigorous curriculum that aims to prepare students for success in high school, college, and beyond, while placing a strong emphasis on character development, leadership, and personal responsibility.

The academy’s educational model is built upon the belief that a single-gender environment can better address the specific developmental and academic needs of young women. By fostering a supportive and structured culture, Excel Academy encourages students to excel not only in traditional core subjects but also in cultivating the confidence and self-advocacy skills necessary to thrive in their future endeavors. The school remains committed to closing the achievement gap and providing its students with a strong foundation for lifelong learning.

454

Total Students

26.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Excel Academy Public Charter
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Hispanic	45
Black	391
Asian	2
Two or More	10
Pacific Islander	3

Black
391 (86.1%)
Hispanic
45 (9.9%)
Two or More
10 (2.2%)
White
3 (0.7%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.7%)
Asian
2 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Prince George's County Public Schools
Phone:	(301)925-2320
Website:	http://www.excelacademypcs.org/
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	454
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	255
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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

Kindergarten 49

Grade 1 68

Grade 2 43

Grade 3 47

Grade 4 44

Grade 5 49

Grade 6 59

Grade 7 60

Grade 8 35

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Excel Academy Public Charter
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	49
Grade 1	68
Grade 2	43
Grade 3	47
Grade 4	44
Grade 5	49
Grade 6	59
Grade 7	60
Grade 8	35

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Excel Academy Public Charter
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	223	49.1%
Male	231	50.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)