Colin L Powell Academy
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Fort Washington, Maryland 20744 · Prince George's County Public Schools
#479 of 879 elementary schools in Maryland
#31725 of 50,301 nationally
About Colin L Powell Academy
Colin L Powell Academy is a public elementary located in Fort Washington, in the Prince George's County Public Schools school district of Maryland, United States. It caters for Grades PK–8. In 2025 it enrolled 1,661 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 40.3 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 479th of 879 ranked elementary schools in Maryland. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (35th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,661.
There are 11 schools in Fort Washington; Colin L Powell Academy ranks 2nd of 11 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)–
- Reading proficiency (30%)–
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)66%
- Students per teacher (15%)16.1
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Colin L Powell Academy by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,661
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 66%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 16.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
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Schools near Colin L Powell Academy
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Fort Washington Forest Elem
Fort Washington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
323 students · 2.3 km away
Indian Queen Elementary
Fort Washington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
235 students · 3.9 km away
Oxon Hill Middle
Fort Washington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
773 students · 4.2 km away
Friendly High
Fort Washington · Public high · Grades 9–12
894 students · 4.3 km away
Waynewood Elementary
Alexandria · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
738 students · 4.6 km away
Accokeek Academy
Accokeek · Public elementary · Grades K–8
1,445 students · 4.6 km away
Sandburg Middle
Alexandria · Public middle · Grades 7–8
1,401 students · 5.1 km away
Fort Hunt Elementary
Alexandria · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
551 students · 5.5 km away
Stratford Landing Elementary
Alexandria · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
669 students · 5.7 km away
Fort Foote Elementary
Fort Washington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
277 students · 5.7 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Maryland with a comparable Enrollment.
Accokeek Academy
Accokeek · Public elementary · Grades K–8
1,445 students
Roland Park Elementary/Middle
Baltimore · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
1,371 students
Oakdale Elementary
Ijamsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,167 students
Youths Benefit Elementary
Fallston · Public elementary · Grades K–5
1,151 students
Beltsville Academy
Beltsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
1,113 students
Easton Elementary
Easton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,075 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Colin L Powell Academy a good school?
Colin L Powell Academy has a Success Index (US) of 40.3 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #479 of 879 in Maryland. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Colin L Powell Academy rank in Maryland?
Colin L Powell Academy ranks #479 of 879 elementary schools in Maryland and #31725 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Colin L Powell Academy?
Colin L Powell Academy had 1,661 students in 2025.
Is Colin L Powell Academy a elementary school or a high school?
Colin L Powell Academy is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Colin L Powell Academy?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Colin L Powell Academy; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.