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Capitol Heights Elementary School

Capitol Heights, MD 20743

Phone: (301) 817-0494
District: Prince George's County Public Schools

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public • Grades PK,KG,1,2,3,4,5 • 282 students

Capitol Heights Elementary School, a public school located in Capitol Heights, MD, serves grades PK-5 in the Prince George's County Public Schools.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.

Capitol Heights Elementary School is a public school located in Capitol Heights, MD. 282 students attend Capitol Heights Elementary School.

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Category	Rating	Details
Test Scores	8/10	The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program data from Maryland State Department of Education, and using 2025 Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program End-Of-Course data from Maryland State Department of Education.
Student Growth	6/10	The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2025 Student Growth - Elementary Level data from Maryland State Department of Education, and using 2025 Student Growth - Middle Level data from Maryland State Department of Education.

Posted: July 3, 2026

While this school projects an impressive public image, our firsthand experience revealed a significant gap between that rhetoric and reality. Behind the polished exterior lie systemic issues regarding student safety and academic support. I have learned of so many instances where bullying went unaddressed, leaving students feeling unsafe, while standard communication with teachers to keep students on task remains incredibly difficult. Most concerning is the school's rigid approach to diverse learning styles; rather than receiving support, children who learn differently are often labeled as lazy or disruptive. This lack of patience culminated when an educator explicitly made my child and their peers always feel that they were asking "stupid questions," fostering an environment of intellectual insecurity.
I sincerely wanted to love this school, but navigating the administration yields little more than bureaucratic deflections and a distinct lack of accountability. The brilliant exceptions to this culture are the Band and Chorus teachers, who are exceptionally patient, dedicated, and passionate educators. However, one strong department cannot mask the fact that the school relies heavily on marketing over substance. There is profound room for institutional improvement, starting with communication, empathy for different learners, and administrative transparency.

Posted: August 29, 2023

This school is not equipped with teachers and staff that knows how to teach to kids with learning disabilities.

Posted: June 16, 2022

CHES is a well rounded school, combined with academics, arts, great staff. We experienced our first year of public school here and it was a great decision.

Posted: May 6, 2022

All three of my children have attended CHES. Principal Lattimore is amazing! She is so positive and has so much energy. You can feel the school is a happy place from top to bottom. My children have had great teachers and have excelled academically.

Posted: February 17, 2022

Capitol Heights Elementary School has exceeded all of my expectations in elementary education. The school has phenomenal leadership, well qualified and invested teachers and staff, and a culture that includes everyone from all walks of life. My children feel safe at Capitol Heights. The TAG Program and Team is amazing, the Arts Program is integrated in every subject, and the Dual Language (Spanish) Program has benefited my children immensely. I give this school 5 stars or more.

Posted: August 12, 2021

I have had bad experince at this school. they tried to retian my prek child and did not try to get him the wright helped he need thumps down .

Posted: August 12, 2021

Posted: October 9, 2020

The lead teachers in my daughter's class are wonderful. I am not sure my feelings about the principal.

Posted: October 9, 2020

My daughter is in Pre K in the Spanish immersion program at CHES and I am very pleased with her progress. Her teachers communicate well with both the student and parents. I'm also excited about the curriculum and materials provided to the children. Her teachers are also organized and have been very helpful during this distance learning period. The process of getting in the school was tedious though and some of the front desk staff could be nicer.

Posted: October 9, 2020

Posted: March 9, 2020

Capitol Heights is not the best school if your child requires commendations, whether it's educational or behavior. The school is overcrowded, and the staff doesn't have the best technique for reinforcement. The school does have an excellent program for students 2nd grades and up. The communication with parents and teachers is pretty ok for me.

Posted: March 9, 2020

Posted: September 9, 2018

Capitol Heights is a wonderful school. My son has developed well over the past two years. The principal is outstanding.

Posted: September 6, 2017

A great school with great teachers and wonderful curriculum!

Posted: September 6, 2017

Posted: June 23, 2017

This school has been an awesome choice for our family. We are very pleased with it. The building, though very old, is always very clean and tidy. The staff are like family and are approachable and caring. My hope is that the county would provide a more modern facility for the children to learn and grow in.

Posted: December 29, 2016

I love this school! My children transferred from another school because my son was identified as T.A.G. I am more than please with this schoold's atmosphere, culture and most importantly, their investment into the children. I couldn't be any more happy!

Posted: April 27, 2014

Capitol heights is a great school. The staff is very professional, courteous. The academics that are provided to the children are the best. The teachers are very dedicated and responsive to the children's needs.

Posted: August 17, 2013

Capitol heights is a great school. The staff is very professional, courteous, and helpful. From the janitors to the principal. When ever I had an issue with anything. It was addressed in a professional and timely manner. The academics that are provided to the children are the best. I encourage all parents to use school max. This helps you know what the children and teachers are working on. If any assignments are missing And/or not graded. You can catch it in a timely manner. Great job!!!

Posted: January 23, 2013

RUDE! I just called up to this school looking to enroll my daughter who is going to Kindergarten, and the receptionist or admin assistant was very rude. I inquired on when enrollment begins and she told me boundaries are changing so they won't know anything until July and to wait until then. I am an educator so I am aware enrollment has to start before then. I should at least be able to fill out an application in advance of July! She refused to give me anymore information, until I pressed her and said that doesn't seem right, she then told me enrollment begins in May. In a very rude way. After I told her my concerns, instead of connecting me with someone who wants to help, she hung up on me. WOW! I am completely turned off. I am happy the school has improved, but customer service is very important in my book. Especially when I, as a parent, am trying to get information. This is a bad bad sign. My advice would be to hire staff who are personable, friendly, and helpful. Still blown by this.

Posted: January 16, 2013

The school is a TAG program and this is why my child attends. The school needs a major building makeover. Some of the teachers don't seem to communication well with the parents until their is an issue. As a parent you want to know when your child is doing well and not so wel. l So we can immediately address the issue and correct the problem. The principal seems to be on board with academics and most of the teachers. My child likes the atmosphere at CHES. Keep up the good work!

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