Perrywood Elementary

501 Watkins Park Dr
Upper Marlboro, MD 20774

www.pgcps.org/perrywood/

529 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Perrywood Elementary School, located in Largo, Maryland, is a public school within the Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) district. Serving students in the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. As part of a large school district, Perrywood utilizes the established PGCPS curriculum while integrating various programs designed to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond.

The school is characterized by its commitment to community involvement and collaboration between educators, parents, and students. Beyond standard core instruction, Perrywood typically engages in activities that promote social-emotional learning and extracurricular enrichment. By focusing on both rigorous academic standards and a nurturing school culture, the institution strives to meet the diverse needs of its student population while encouraging a lifelong love of learning within the Largo community.

529

Total Students

32.8

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

56.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Perrywood Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	8
Hispanic	37
Black	463
Asian	5
Two or More	15
American Indian	1

Black
463 (87.5%)
Hispanic
37 (7.0%)
Two or More
15 (2.8%)
White
8 (1.5%)
Asian
5 (0.9%)
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)218-3040
Website:	http://www.pgcps.org/perrywood/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	529
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	272
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* 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 70

Grade 1 88

Grade 2 64

Grade 3 101

Grade 4 83

Grade 5 123

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Perrywood Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	70
Grade 1	88
Grade 2	64
Grade 3	101
Grade 4	83
Grade 5	123

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Perrywood Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	255	48.2%
Male	274	51.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)