Greenbelt Elementary

66 Ridge Rd
Greenbelt, MD 20770

www.pgcps.org/greenbeltes/

531 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Greenbelt Elementary School, located at 66 Ridge Road in Greenbelt, Maryland, is a public school operating under the Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) district. Nestled within the historic Greenbelt community, the school serves a diverse student population, emphasizing foundational academics alongside character development. It is known for its strong integration with the surrounding community, reflecting the town's cooperative history and commitment to fostering a supportive, small-town atmosphere despite being part of a large school system.

The school offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for middle school success, focusing on core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. Beyond the classroom, Greenbelt Elementary typically promotes a variety of enrichment activities, including art, music, and physical education, aimed at developing the "whole child." Through its official PGCPS web portal, the school maintains communication with parents and guardians regarding academic standards, school events, and district-wide initiatives, positioning itself as a vital resource for the families of Greenbelt.

531

Total Students

44.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

88.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Greenbelt Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	72
Hispanic	99
Black	301
Asian	37
Two or More	19
American Indian	3

Black
301 (56.7%)
Hispanic
99 (18.6%)
White
72 (13.6%)
Asian
37 (7.0%)
Two or More
19 (3.6%)
American Indian
3 (0.6%)

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)513-5911
Website:	http://www.pgcps.org/greenbeltes/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	531
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	465
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 18

Kindergarten 86

Grade 1 79

Grade 2 83

Grade 3 101

Grade 4 74

Grade 5 90

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Greenbelt Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	18
Kindergarten	86
Grade 1	79
Grade 2	83
Grade 3	101
Grade 4	74
Grade 5	90

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Greenbelt Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	264	49.7%
Male	267	50.3%

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