James E. Duckworth

11201 Evans Trl
Beltsville, MD 20705

www.pgcps.org/jameseduckworth/

99 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

The James E. Duckworth Regional Center, located in Beltsville, Maryland, is a specialized educational facility operating under the Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) system. The school is specifically designed to serve students with significant cognitive and physical disabilities, offering a highly structured and supportive environment tailored to the unique needs of its population. The center focuses on providing a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes functional life skills, communication, and independence, ensuring that each student receives individualized attention to reach their personal potential.

Beyond its academic programming, the James E. Duckworth Regional Center integrates a multidisciplinary approach to student support. The school provides essential therapeutic services, including physical, occupational, and speech-language therapy, often incorporating them directly into the daily educational routine. By fostering a collaborative partnership between families, specialized educators, and clinical professionals, the center strives to create an inclusive and nurturing atmosphere that prepares students for meaningful engagement within their communities.

Total Students

16.0

Full-Time Teachers

6.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

93.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for James E. Duckworth
Demographic	Student Count
White	5
Hispanic	55
Black	33
Asian	5
Two or More	1

Hispanic
55 (55.6%)
Black
33 (33.3%)
White
5 (5.1%)
Asian
5 (5.1%)
Two or More
1 (1.0%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Special Education School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Prince George's County Public Schools
Phone:	(301)572-0620
Website:	http://www.pgcps.org/jameseduckworth/
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	99
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	6.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	88
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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 9

Grade 1 11

Grade 2 4

Grade 3 11

Grade 4 11

Grade 5 14

Grade 9 7

Grade 10 3

Grade 11 28

Grade 12 1