Henry G. Ferguson Elementary School (Closed 2010)

14600 Berry Rd
Accokeek, MD 20607
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Henry G. Ferguson Elementary School serves 546 students in grades Kindergarten-5. 
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 89% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
546 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MD)
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
6%
23%
Black
79%
33%
White
11%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.36
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Henry G. Ferguson Elementary School?
546 students attend Henry G. Ferguson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Henry G. Ferguson Elementary School students are Black, 11% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Henry G. Ferguson Elementary School?
Henry G. Ferguson Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Henry G. Ferguson Elementary School offer ?
Henry G. Ferguson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Henry G. Ferguson Elementary School part of?
Henry G. Ferguson Elementary School is part of Prince George's County Public Schools School District.

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