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 |  |
School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2009-2010 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MD) |
| Overall School Rank | -- | |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 6% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 16% |
| Black | 95% | 34% |
| White | n/a | 38% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.10 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 76% | n/a |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | n/a |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Prince George's County Public s 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, elementary school is Kenmoor Middle School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Hyattsville Kenmoor Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 858 students
0.2 miles
2500 Kenmoor Dr
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301)925-2300 0.2 6-8 858 - Hyattsville Kenmoor Early Childhood Center Special Education School
Grades: PK | 261 students
0.4 miles
3211 82nd Ave
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301)925-1970 0.4 PK 261 - Hyattsville William Paca Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 565 students
0.6 miles
7801 Sherriff Rd
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301)925-1330 0.6 PK-5 565 - Lanham Judge Sylvania W. Woods Senior Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 777 students
0.7 miles
3000 Church St
Lanham, MD 20706
(301)925-2840 0.7 PK-6 777 - 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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