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#868 of 1,363 schools in MD
H Winship Wheatley E C C
School · Prince George's County Public Schools
8801 Ritchie Dr, Capitol Heights, MD 20743
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on MD statewide data. Learn more
Enrollment
310
Student-Teacher
8.2:1
Score
5.6
Grades
Pre-K – Pre-K
Enrollment
310
Student-Teacher
8.2:1
Score
5.6
Grades
Pre-K – Pre-K
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Maryland schools
#868 of 1,363
In Capitol Heights
#4 of 7
public schools
In district
#77 of 194
Prince George's County Public Schools
School environment
9.9 / 10
Excellent
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H Winship Wheatley E C C
School in Capitol Heights · grades Pre-K – Pre-K. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About H Winship Wheatley E C C
H Winship Wheatley E C C is a public school in Capitol Heights, MD, part of Prince George's County Public Schools. H Winship Wheatley E C C serves approximately 310 students, and covers grades Pre-K-Pre-K, and has a 8.2:1 student-teacher ratio. H Winship Wheatley E C C has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #868 of 1,363 schools in MD.
- This school 5.6 · Average
- District avg 5.5
- MD avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
At 8.2:1 students to teachers, H Winship Wheatley E C C sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Score Breakdown
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Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
64.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
How H Winship Wheatley E C C Compares
See how H Winship Wheatley E C C performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
8801 Ritchie Dr, Capitol Heights, MD 20743
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering H Winship Wheatley E C C may also want to explore other schools in the area. Academy of Health Sciences at PGCC (rated 9.5/10, 1.5 miles away, in nearby Largo), which scores notably higher. Another option is Phyllis E. Williams Elementary (rated 8.8/10, 1.3 miles away, in nearby Seabrook), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Longfields Elementary (rated 8.5/10, 2.5 miles away, in nearby Forestville), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Capitol Heights, see our Capitol Heights schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.4 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Phyllis E. Williams Elementary Seabrook | 1.3 mi | 8.8 |
| Arrowhead Elementary Upper Marlboro | 1.3 mi | 6.4 |
| Thomas G. Pullen Landover | 1.7 mi | 7.8 |
| Academy of Health Sciences at PGCC Largo | 1.5 mi | 9.5 |
| North Forestville Elementary Forestville | 1.6 mi | 4.4 |
| FOUNDATION LEARNING CENTER THE Landover | 1.9 mi | 6.2 |
| John H. Bayne Elementary Capitol Heights | 1.7 mi | 3.2 |
| Walker Mill Middle Capitol Heights | 1.7 mi | 6.4 |
| International High school @ Largo Upper Marlboro | 2.0 mi | 6.5 |
| G. James Gholson Middle Landover | 2.3 mi | 5.5 |
| Largo High Upper Marlboro | 2.0 mi | 5.3 |
| Cora L. Rice Elementary Landover | 2.3 mi | 4.3 |
| Lake Arbor Elementary Mitchellville | 2.4 mi | 4.2 |
| Central High Capitol Heights | 2.1 mi | 4.1 |
| Ernest Everett Just Middle Mitchellville | 2.6 mi | 6.3 |
| Longfields Elementary Forestville | 2.5 mi | 8.5 |
| Carmody Hills Elementary Capitol Heights | 2.4 mi | 4.2 |
| BISHOP MCNAMARA HIGH SCHOOL Forestville | 2.4 mi | 4.6 |
| William Paca Elementary Landover | 2.8 mi | 5.5 |
| Kettering Elementary Upper Marlboro | 2.4 mi | 3.6 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 20743 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$76,332
Median Home Value
$317,100
Median Rent
$1,614/mo
Population
39,439
College Educated
22.9%
Homeownership
66.8%
Avg Commute
36.5 min
Poverty Rate
12.8%
Median Age
38.9
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about H Winship Wheatley E C C
What grades does H Winship Wheatley E C C serve?
H Winship Wheatley E C C serves students in grades Pre-K through Pre-K.
How many students attend H Winship Wheatley E C C?
H Winship Wheatley E C C has an enrollment of approximately 310 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at H Winship Wheatley E C C?
The student-teacher ratio at H Winship Wheatley E C C is 8.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does H Winship Wheatley E C C rank in MD?
H Winship Wheatley E C C ranks #868 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is H Winship Wheatley E C C's MySchoolScout rating?
H Winship Wheatley E C C has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is H Winship Wheatley E C C a charter school?
No, H Winship Wheatley E C C is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is H Winship Wheatley E C C a Title I school?
No, H Winship Wheatley E C C is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for H Winship Wheatley E C C?
64.5% of students at H Winship Wheatley E C C qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – Pre-K
- Enrollment
- 310
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 64.5%
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Prince George's County
- Phone
- (301) 808-8100
Resources & Links
District
Prince George's County Public Schools- District Enrollment
- 131,310
- Schools in District
- 199
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $19,789
- District Rank
- #77 of 194
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