Matthew Henson Elementary School (Closed 2010)
Matthew Henson Elementary School served 296 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Maryland state level of 15:1.
School Overview
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 296 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 27 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2009-2010 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MD) |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 17% |
| Black | 95% | 34% |
| White | n/a | 37% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 5% |
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Diversity Score | 0.10 | 0.72 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 77% | 41% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 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 Matthew Henson Elementary School is Charles Herbert Flowers High School (2.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Kenmoor Middle School (0.2 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Hyattsville Kenmoor Middle School Magnet School
Grades: 6-8 | 885 students
0.2 miles
2500 Kenmoor Dr
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 925-2300 0.2 6-8 885 - Hyattsville Kenmoor Early Childhood Center Special Education School
Grades: PK | 231 students
0.4 miles
3211 82nd Ave
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 925-1970 0.4 PK 231 - Hyattsville William Paca Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 598 students
0.6 miles
7801 Sherriff Rd
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 925-1330 0.6 PK-5 598 - Lanham Judge Sylvania W. Woods Senior Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 759 students
0.7 miles
3000 Church St
Lanham, MD 20706
(301) 925-2840 0.7 PK-6 759 - Hyattsville Dodge Park Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 618 students
0.8 miles
3401 Hubbard Rd
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 883-4220 0.8 PK-6 618
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