At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 515
215
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
58%+5pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
7.4:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–-1
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
Chapel Forge E C C is a public elementary serving grades -1–-1 in Bowie, Maryland. The school enrolls 215 students. It is part of the Prince George's County Public Schools district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Maryland state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
7.4:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Intimate school community
215 students — small for a US elementary school
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–-1
DistrictPrince George's County Public Schools
County24033
CityBowie
ZIP20715
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID240051001003
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment215
White7.7%
Hispanic / Latino19.1%
Black / African American68.4%
Asian1.9%
Two or More Races2.9%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
7.7%
Hispanic
19.1%
Black
68.4%
Asian
1.9%
Two+
2.9%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.