Henry G. Ferguson Elementary School (Closed 2010)
- Henry G. Ferguson Elementary School served 546 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Maryland state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment was 89% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Maryland state average of 63% (majority Black).
School Overview
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 546 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 31 teachers |
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School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2009-2010 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MD) |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 4% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 17% |
| Black | 79% | 34% |
| White | 11% | 37% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 5% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.36 | 0.72 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 20% | 41% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Prince George's County School District | |
Source: 2009-2010 (latest school year available) NCES, MD Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Henry G. Ferguson Elementary School is North Point High School (3.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Accokeek Academy (0.3 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Accokeek Accokeek Academy Magnet School
Grades: K-8 | 1,514 student
0.3 miles
14400 Berry Rd
Accokeek, MD 20607
(301) 203-3200 0.3 K-8 1,514 - Fort Washington Fort Washington Forest Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 304 students
1.6 miles
1300 Fillmore Rd
Fort Washington, MD 20744
(301) 203-1123 1.6 PK-5 304 - Waldorf Berry Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 967 students
2.7 miles
10155 Berry Rd
Waldorf, MD 20603
(301) 638-2330 2.7 PK-5 967 - Waldorf Mattawoman Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 991 students
2.7 miles
10145 Berry Rd
Waldorf, MD 20603
(301) 645-7708 2.7 6-8 991 - Fort Washington Potomac Landing Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 389 students
2.7 miles
12500 Fort Washington Rd
Fort Washington, MD 20744
(301) 203-1114 2.7 PK-5 389
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