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Yorktown Elementary School

7301 RACE TRACK RD, BOWIE, MD 20715

About Yorktown Elementary School

Yorktown Elementary School, located at 7301 Race Track Road in Bowie, Maryland, is a public K–5 school with an enrollment of about 366 students and a student-teacher ratio of approximately 16:1. The school is for a wide range of students, with about 82% of them coming from minority backgrounds. Yorktown Elementary has about 22% of its students doing well in math and 67% doing well in reading and language arts. Reading scores are much higher than the state average in Maryland, but math scores are still a problem. The school is known as one of the best elementary schools in Maryland. It aims to improve all subjects, but it also focuses on getting kids to read well and engage in their communities.

Yorktown Elementary School Contact Information

Address

7301 RACE TRACK RD, BOWIE, MD 20715

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Phone

(301) 805-6610

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 22%
Reading 67%
State average proficiency is 22% in Math and 67% in Reading.
23
Full-time Teachers
16 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
366
Total Students
$88452
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 83 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Yorktown Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:30am - 1:40pm

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 21.3%
Asian 2.9%
Hispanic 14.6%
Black 54.8%
Two+ Races 5.5%
Native Am. 1%
White
21.3%
Asian
2.9%
Hispanic
14.6%
Black
54.8%
Two+ Races
5.5%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 366
44.3%
162 Female
55.7%
204 Male

Student Population

366 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

392 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Yorktown Elementary School will hold its first quarter honor roll assemblies on November 21 to celebrate student achievement. The school looks forward to recognizing students for their hard work and academic success.

FAQ

Q1. What are the rules about what students can wear to Yorktown Elementary School?

Ans. The school follows the uniform policy of Prince George's County Public Schools (PGCPS), which says that students must wear approved colors and styles to encourage equality and learning.

Q2: Are there after-school programs at Yorktown Elementary School?

Ans. Yes, the school has a lot of after-school activities, like tutoring, STEM clubs, and arts-based enrichment programs.

Q3. How does the school get parents involved in their children's education?

Ans. Parents can get involved through the PTA, by volunteering, and by getting regular updates through newsletters and meetings.

Q4. What help is there for students who need it?

The school has Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), speech therapy, and resource specialists to help students with different learning needs.

Q5. Do students have access to breakfast and lunch?

Ans. Yes, the county's school meal program gives Yorktown Elementary students healthy breakfast and lunch options every day.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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