Scotchtown Hills Elementary

15950 Dorset Rd
Laurel, MD 20707

www.pgcps.org/scotchtownhills/

589 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Scotchtown Hills Elementary School is a public school located in Laurel, Maryland, operating within the Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) district. Situated on Dorset Road, the school serves a diverse community of students in the local area, focusing on building a strong academic foundation in a nurturing and inclusive environment. As part of the PGCPS system, the school follows the district’s core curriculum while offering various programs designed to support student growth in literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development.

Beyond core academics, Scotchtown Hills emphasizes the importance of community engagement and parent-teacher partnerships to enhance the overall educational experience. The school aims to foster a positive school culture where students are encouraged to become responsible, lifelong learners. By utilizing resources provided by the district and focusing on data-driven instruction, the school strives to meet the unique needs of every student, preparing them for success as they transition to middle school and beyond.

589

Total Students

42.3

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

90.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Scotchtown Hills Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	20
Hispanic	283
Black	233
Asian	26
Two or More	17
American Indian	8
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
283 (48.0%)
Black
233 (39.6%)
Asian
26 (4.4%)
White
20 (3.4%)
Two or More
17 (2.9%)
American Indian
8 (1.4%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3%)

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)497-3994
Website:	http://www.pgcps.org/scotchtownhills/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	589
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	519
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 40

Kindergarten 82

Grade 1 115

Grade 2 99

Grade 3 88

Grade 4 90

Grade 5 75