Colin L Powell Academy serves 898 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 898 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
898 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Colin L Powell Academy is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
35%
23%
Black
54%
33%
White
5%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Colin L Powell Academy?
898 students attend Colin L Powell Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Colin L Powell Academy students are Black, 35% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Colin L Powell Academy?
Colin L Powell Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Colin L Powell Academy offer ?
Colin L Powell Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Colin L Powell Academy part of?
Colin L Powell Academy is part of Prince George's County School District.
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