Overview
Longfields Elementary is a public elementary serving grades -1–5 in Forestville, Maryland. The school enrolls 256 students. It is part of the Prince George's County Public Schools district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
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
11.5:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Intimate school community
256 students — small for a US elementary school
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
90% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Hechos clave
SectorPublic
El tipo de escuela—
Nivel NivelElementary
Grade Span-1–5
Distrito DistritoPrince George's County Public Schools
County24033
Ciudad Ciudad Forestville
ZIP20747
Escuela Charter No
La Escuela de MagnetíaNo
Título INo
NCES School ID240051001094
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment256
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino32.8%
Black / African American64.5%
Asian0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races1.6%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
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.
FRL %90%
State Avg54%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)