School Overview
Kettering Elementary School, located in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, is a public school serving students as part of the Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) district. Situated on Layton Street, the school is deeply integrated into the local community and is committed to providing a foundational education that emphasizes academic achievement, social development, and personal responsibility. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet the rigorous standards of the Maryland State Department of Education, ensuring that students are well-prepared for their transition to middle school and beyond.

Beyond core academic instruction in subjects such as reading, mathematics, and science, Kettering Elementary places a significant emphasis on creating a safe and inclusive learning environment. The school actively encourages parental involvement and community engagement, fostering a partnership between educators and families to support student success. Through various extracurricular activities and school-wide initiatives, Kettering strives to cultivate a positive school culture where students are encouraged to be curious, collaborative, and engaged learners.
415
Total Students
28.5
Full-Time Teachers
14.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
92.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kettering Elementary
Demographic Student Count
White6
Hispanic33
Black367
Asian1
Two or More5
American Indian2
Pacific Islander1
  • Black
    367 (88.4%)
  • Hispanic
    33 (8.0%)
  • White
    6 (1.4%)
  • Two or More
    5 (1.2%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.5%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.2%)
  • Pacific Islander
    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)808-5977
Website: http://www.pgcps.org/ketteringes/
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 415
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 28.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 371
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 11
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 37
Kindergarten 51
Grade 1 64
Grade 2 74
Grade 3 69
Grade 4 58
Grade 5 62

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Kettering Elementary
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten37
Kindergarten51
Grade 164
Grade 274
Grade 369
Grade 458
Grade 562
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Kettering Elementary
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female21451.6%
Male20148.4%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)