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Capitol Heights Elementary

601 Suffolk Ave, Capitol Heights, MD 20743, United States

+1 (301) 817-0494

http://www.pgcps.org/capitolheights/

5.0

Overall Rating

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Capitol Heights Elementary Overview

About This School

Capitol Heights Elementary is a public elementary in Capitol Heights, Maryland, serving 317 students in grades PK-5. Academic results show that students demonstrate proficiency levels of 67% in ELA and 32% in math. The school maintains a 10:1 student-teacher ratio with 30 teachers on staff, while the average teacher salary is $84,203. One counselor is available to support the student body. Students at Capitol Heights Elementary are 49% male and 51% female. The demographic makeup of the school includes 63% Black, 25% Hispanic, 10% White, 2% Two or More Races, and 1% Asian students.

317

Total Students

PK-5

10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

30 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts67%

Mathematics32%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

PK-5

County

Prince George'S County

Students per Counselor

317:1

Capitol Heights Elementary Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

67%

English Language Arts

City Avg: 36%State Avg: 44%

32%

Mathematics

City Avg: 11%State Avg: 26%

N/A

Science

Class Information

10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 13.3:1

State Avg: 13.5:1

317

Students per Counselor

Capitol Heights Elementary Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$84,203

City Avg: $84,203

State Avg: $84,033

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio10:1

Students per Counselor317:1

Capitol Heights Elementary Student Demographics

Student Body

49.21%

Male

50.79%

Female

Total Enrollment: 317 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White9.78%

Hispanic24.92%

Asian0.63%

Black63.09%

Two or More Races1.58%

Native American0%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Capitol Heights Elementary

Q: What is Capitol Heights Elementary?

A: Capitol Heights Elementary is a elementary public located in Capitol Heights.

Q: How many students attend Capitol Heights Elementary?

A: Capitol Heights Elementary has approximately 317 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Capitol Heights Elementary?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Capitol Heights Elementary is 10:1.

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Detailed Information about Capitol Heights Elementary

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

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Verified with NCES & state education agency data

About Capitol Heights Elementary - Capitol Heights, MD

Quick Facts about Capitol Heights Elementary
School Name	Capitol Heights Elementary
School Type	public
Grade Levels	PK-5
Location	601 Suffolk Ave, Capitol Heights, MD 20743, Capitol Heights, MD
County	Prince George'S County
Phone	+1 (301) 817-0494
Total Students	317
Student-Teacher Ratio	10:1
Full-Time Teachers	30
Rating	5/10
ELA Proficiency	67%
Math Proficiency	32%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Capitol Heights Elementary

What is Capitol Heights Elementary?

Capitol Heights Elementary is a elementary public located in Capitol Heights.

How many students attend Capitol Heights Elementary?

Capitol Heights Elementary has approximately 317 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Capitol Heights Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Capitol Heights Elementary is 10:1.

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