James McHenry Elementary

8909 Mchenry Ln
Lanham, MD 20706

www.pgcps.org/jamesmchenry/

610 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

James McHenry Elementary School is a public school located in Lanham, Maryland, operating under the Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) district. Situated on McHenry Lane, the school serves a diverse community of students in the surrounding area, focusing on building a foundational academic experience. As part of the PGCPS system, the school adheres to the district’s broader curriculum standards, emphasizing core subjects like literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while striving to prepare students for the transition to middle school.

Beyond its academic curriculum, the school aims to cultivate a supportive learning environment that promotes student engagement and character development. The school’s official portal through the PGCPS website serves as a primary resource for parents and guardians to access information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and community events. By maintaining active communication with families and utilizing district-wide resources, James McHenry Elementary works to foster a collaborative atmosphere dedicated to the overall success and well-being of its student body.

610

Total Students

47.4

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

91.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for James McHenry Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	12
Hispanic	461
Black	129
Asian	3
Two or More	1
American Indian	4

Hispanic
461 (75.6%)
Black
129 (21.1%)
White
12 (2.0%)
American Indian
4 (0.7%)
Asian
3 (0.5%)
Two or More
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)918-8760
Website:	http://www.pgcps.org/jamesmchenry/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	610
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	546
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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 37

Kindergarten 80

Grade 1 96

Grade 2 107

Grade 3 92

Grade 4 110

Grade 5 88

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for James McHenry Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	37
Kindergarten	80
Grade 1	96
Grade 2	107
Grade 3	92
Grade 4	110
Grade 5	88

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for James McHenry Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	315	51.6%
Male	295	48.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)