William Beanes Elementary

5108 Dianna Dr
Suitland, MD 20746

www.pgcps.org/williambeanes/

424 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

William Beanes Elementary School, located in Suitland, Maryland, serves as a community-focused educational institution within the Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and the preparation of students for future success. By leveraging a standard PGCPS curriculum, the school aims to meet the diverse needs of its student body through structured classroom instruction and various extracurricular opportunities designed to enrich the overall educational experience.

Beyond academics, William Beanes Elementary serves as a vital hub for the local Suitland neighborhood. The school maintains a focus on community engagement, encouraging collaboration between educators, parents, and local stakeholders to create a cohesive support system for its students. With a commitment to equity and excellence, the school strives to provide a safe and nurturing atmosphere where young learners are empowered to reach their full potential and build a strong foundation for their middle and high school years.

424

Total Students

31.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

90.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for William Beanes Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Hispanic	141
Black	268
Two or More	5
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	5

Black
268 (63.4%)
Hispanic
141 (33.3%)
Two or More
5 (1.2%)
Pacific Islander
5 (1.2%)
White
3 (0.7%)
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)817-0533
Website:	http://www.pgcps.org/williambeanes/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	424
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	374
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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 60

Grade 1 65

Grade 2 60

Grade 3 82

Grade 4 68

Grade 5 52

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for William Beanes Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	37
Kindergarten	60
Grade 1	65
Grade 2	60
Grade 3	82
Grade 4	68
Grade 5	52

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for William Beanes Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	215	50.7%
Male	208	49.1%
Not Specified	1	0.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)