Serving 254 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Capitol Heights Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 254 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Capitol Heights Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Capitol Heights Elementary School's student population of 254 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
254 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Capitol Heights Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Capitol Heights Elementary School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#464 out of 1343 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
15%
21%
Black
73%
33%
White
10%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Capitol Heights Elementary School's ranking?
Capitol Heights Elementary School is ranked #464 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
How many students attend Capitol Heights Elementary School?
254 students attend Capitol Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Capitol Heights Elementary School students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Capitol Heights Elementary School?
Capitol Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Capitol Heights Elementary School offer ?
Capitol Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Capitol Heights Elementary School part of?
Capitol Heights Elementary School is part of Prince George''s County Public Schools School District.
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