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Colin L Powell Academy

Fort Washington, Maryland · Grades PreK to 8 · Prince George's County Public Schools

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About Colin L Powell Academy

Located in Fort Washington, Maryland, Colin L Powell Academy is a public school for pre-K through grade 8. Enrollment was 1,661 in the 2024-25 school year. That makes it one of the larger public and charter elementary schools in Fort Washington. With about 103.6 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 16 students per teacher. There are 25 other schools within 5 miles. Prince George's County Public Schools runs 193 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. The surrounding area is classified as a suburb of a large metro area, in Prince George's County.

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School facts

Address	12200 Fort Washington Rd, Fort Washington, MD 20744
Phone	(301) 203-1114
School district	Prince George's County Public Schools
Grades	PreK to 8
Students (2024-25)	1,661
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	103.6
Students per teacher	16
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	Suburb, large, Prince George's County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 240051090492). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

Fort Washington Forest ElemPublic · Grades PreK to 5Fort Washington · 1.4 mi St Marys School of PiscatawayPrivate, Roman Catholic · Grades K to 8Clinton, MD · 2.4 mi Indian Queen ElementaryPublic · Grades PreK to 5Fort Washington · 2.4 mi Oxon Hill MiddlePublic · Grades 6 to 8Fort Washington · 2.6 mi Friendly HighPublic · Grades 9 to 12Fort Washington · 2.7 mi Waynewood ElementaryPublic · Grades PreK to 6Alexandria, VA · 2.8 mi Accokeek AcademyPublic · Grades K to 8Accokeek, MD · 2.9 mi St Luke's Day SchoolPrivate, Episcopal · Grades TKAlexandria, VA · 2.9 mi

The 8 closest public, charter and private schools by straight-line distance, from NCES location data. Listings here are never paid.

Frequently asked questions

What grades does Colin L Powell Academy serve?

Colin L Powell Academy serves pre-K through grade 8.

How many students attend Colin L Powell Academy?

Colin L Powell Academy reported 1,661 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Colin L Powell Academy?

About 16 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 1,661 students and 103.6 teachers in federal data.

Is Colin L Powell Academy a public or charter school?

Colin L Powell Academy is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Colin L Powell Academy in?

Colin L Powell Academy is part of Prince George's County Public Schools. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/md/prince-george-s-county-public-schools/

Where is Colin L Powell Academy located?

Colin L Powell Academy is at 12200 Fort Washington Rd, Fort Washington, MD 20744. The phone number is (301) 203-1114.

How many other schools are near Colin L Powell Academy?

There are 25 other schools within 5 miles of Colin L Powell Academy in our directory.