Benjamin D. Foulois Academy

4601 Beauford Rd
Morningside, MD 20746

www.pgcps.org/benjaminfoulois/

540 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Benjamin D. Foulois Academy, located in Morningside, Maryland, is a public school serving students in Prince George’s County. As a Creative and Performing Arts magnet school, the academy distinguishes itself by integrating a robust arts-focused curriculum with its core academic instruction. The school is named in honor of Benjamin Delahauf Foulois, a major general in the United States Army and a pioneering figure in American military aviation.

The academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8, providing a continuous educational environment that bridges the gap between early childhood learning and early adolescence. By emphasizing creativity, self-expression, and academic rigor, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded students who are prepared for the challenges of high school and beyond. Through its partnership with Prince George’s County Public Schools, Foulois Academy remains dedicated to fostering a supportive community that encourages both artistic exploration and scholastic achievement.

540

Total Students

42.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

41.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Benjamin D. Foulois Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Hispanic	17
Black	499
Asian	3
Two or More	15
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

Black
499 (92.4%)
Hispanic
17 (3.1%)
Two or More
15 (2.8%)
White
3 (0.6%)
Asian
3 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4%)
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)817-0300
Website:	http://www.pgcps.org/benjaminfoulois/
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	540
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	198
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	28

* 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

Kindergarten 41

Grade 1 49

Grade 2 50

Grade 3 50

Grade 4 51

Grade 5 51

Grade 6 80

Grade 7 91

Grade 8 77

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Benjamin D. Foulois Academy
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	41
Grade 1	49
Grade 2	50
Grade 3	50
Grade 4	51
Grade 5	51
Grade 6	80
Grade 7	91
Grade 8	77

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Benjamin D. Foulois Academy
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	334	61.9%
Male	206	38.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)