H. W. Wheatley Early Childhood Center

H. W. Wheatley Early Childhood Center serves 261 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 261 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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H. W. Wheatley Early Childhood Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

School Overview

H. W. Wheatley Early Childhood Center's student population of 261 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
261 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of H. W. Wheatley Early Childhood Center is 0.33, 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.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MD)
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
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Hispanic
11%
20%
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Black
81%
34%
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White
2%
34%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.33
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
40%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
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Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend H. W. Wheatley Early Childhood Center?
261 students attend H. W. Wheatley Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of H. W. Wheatley Early Childhood Center students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of H. W. Wheatley Early Childhood Center?
H. W. Wheatley Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does H. W. Wheatley Early Childhood Center offer ?
H. W. Wheatley Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is H. W. Wheatley Early Childhood Center part of?
H. W. Wheatley Early Childhood Center is part of Prince George's County Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 261 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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