Kingsford Elementary

1401 Enterprise Rd
Mitchellville, MD 20721

www.pgcps.org/kingsford

458 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Kingsford Elementary School is a public school located in Mitchellville, Maryland, serving students within the Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) district. Situated in a residential area of Prince George's County, the school serves as a foundational educational hub for the local community, focusing on providing a comprehensive academic curriculum aligned with state standards. Like many schools in the PGCPS system, Kingsford emphasizes a supportive learning environment designed to foster student growth in core subjects such as reading, mathematics, and science.

Beyond academics, the school is dedicated to the holistic development of its students, often integrating character education and community involvement into its programming. By utilizing the resources provided by the district, Kingsford Elementary works to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond. Families and community members can stay informed about the school’s specific events, faculty updates, and academic resources through their official PGCPS web portal.

458

Total Students

30.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kingsford Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	36
Black	401
Asian	8
Two or More	9
American Indian	2

Black
401 (87.6%)
Hispanic
36 (7.9%)
Two or More
9 (2.0%)
Asian
8 (1.7%)
White
2 (0.4%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)

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)390-0260
Website:	http://www.pgcps.org/kingsford
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	458
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	257
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* 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 34

Kindergarten 67

Grade 1 64

Grade 2 65

Grade 3 68

Grade 4 86

Grade 5 74

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Kingsford Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	34
Kindergarten	67
Grade 1	64
Grade 2	65
Grade 3	68
Grade 4	86
Grade 5	74

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Kingsford Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	209	45.6%
Male	249	54.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)