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#868 of 1,363 schools in MD
H Winship Wheatley E C C
School · Prince George's County Public Schools · Capitol Heights, MD
A Prince George's County Public Schools school serving grades Pre-K – Pre-K.
8801 Ritchie Dr, Capitol Heights, MD 20743
- 8.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on MD statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
64.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where H Winship Wheatley E C C sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 37Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,503/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Capitol Heights), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$76,332
Median home value
$317,100
Median rent
$1,614/mo
College educated
22.9%
Homeownership
66.8%
Poverty rate
12.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20743; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arrowhead ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 406 | Compare → |
| North Forestville ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | PK–5 | 1.6 mi | 257 | Compare → |
| John H. Bayne ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | PK–5 | 1.7 mi | 310 | Compare → |
| Cora L. Rice ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | PK–5 | 2.3 mi | 543 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Prince George's County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 199
- Rank in district
- #77 of 194
- District spending per student
- $19,789NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
H Winship Wheatley E C C is listed in Prince George's County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
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, serving approximately 310 students in grades Pre-K-Pre-K with a 8.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #868 of 1,363 schools in MD.
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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – Pre-K
- Enrollment
- 310
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Prince George's County
- Phone
- (301) 808-8100
- Area population (ZIP 20743)
- 39,439
- Area average commute
- 36.5 min
- Area median age
- 38.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 20743; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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