At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 515
676
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
87%+34.7pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
14.1:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
James McHenry Elementary is a public elementary serving grades -1–5 in Lanham, Maryland. The school enrolls 676 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.
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
87% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–5
DistrictPrince George's County Public Schools
County24033
CityLanham
ZIP20706
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID240051001071
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment676
White2.2%
Hispanic / Latino70.8%
Black / African American25.3%
Asian1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
Two or More Races0.3%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
2.2%
Hispanic
70.8%
Black
25.3%
Asian
1.1%
Two+
0.3%
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.