Matthew Henson Elementary School (Closed 2010)

7910 Scott Rd
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Matthew Henson Elementary School serves 296 students in grades Prekindergarten-6. 
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
296 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MD)
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
4%
24%
Black
95%
32%
White
n/a
31%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.10
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Matthew Henson Elementary School?
296 students attend Matthew Henson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Matthew Henson Elementary School students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Matthew Henson Elementary School?
Matthew Henson Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Matthew Henson Elementary School offer ?
Matthew Henson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Matthew Henson Elementary School part of?
Matthew Henson Elementary School is part of Prince George's County Public Schools.

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