University Park Elementary

4315 Underwood St
Hyattsville, MD 20782

www.pgcps.org/universitypark/

538 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

University Park Elementary School, located in Hyattsville, Maryland, is a public school serving students within the Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) district. Situated in a residential area, the school is known for being a neighborhood-focused institution that fosters a close-knit environment. It serves a diverse student body and emphasizes a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to meet state standards while preparing students for success in higher grades.

In addition to its core academic offerings, the school typically participates in district-wide initiatives that support student development, including programs for social-emotional learning and extracurricular engagement. As part of the PGCPS system, University Park Elementary works to provide resources that address the varied needs of its local community, focusing on collaboration between teachers, parents, and administrators to maintain a supportive and productive learning environment for all its pupils.

538

Total Students

41.4

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for University Park Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	111
Hispanic	263
Black	119
Asian	24
Two or More	20
American Indian	1

Hispanic
263 (48.9%)
Black
119 (22.1%)
White
111 (20.6%)
Asian
24 (4.5%)
Two or More
20 (3.7%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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)985-1898
Website:	http://www.pgcps.org/universitypark/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	538
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	292
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	37

* 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 44

Kindergarten 95

Grade 1 90

Grade 2 80

Grade 3 80

Grade 4 66

Grade 5 83

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for University Park Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	44
Kindergarten	95
Grade 1	90
Grade 2	80
Grade 3	80
Grade 4	66
Grade 5	83

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for University Park Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	279	51.9%
Male	259	48.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)