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H Winship Wheatley E C C

8801 Ritchie Dr
Capitol Heights, MD 20743
H Winship Wheatley E C C serves 310 students in grades Prekindergarten. 
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 310 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

School Overview

H Winship Wheatley E C C's student population of 310 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
310 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Year Founded
1997

School Rankings

The diversity score of H Winship Wheatley E C C is 0.30, 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.
This School
State Level (MD)
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
12%
23%
Black
83%
33%
White
2%
32%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.30
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Prince George's County Public Schools
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Teddy Bear

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are H Winship Wheatley E C C often compared to?
H Winship Wheatley E C Cis often viewed alongside schools like Mcps Transitions School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend H Winship Wheatley E C C?
310 students attend H Winship Wheatley E C C.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of H Winship Wheatley E C C students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of H Winship Wheatley E C C?
H Winship Wheatley E C C has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does H Winship Wheatley E C C offer ?
H Winship Wheatley E C C offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is H Winship Wheatley E C C part of?
H Winship Wheatley E C C is part of Prince George's County Public Schools.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 310 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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