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 (2026)
- 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
Colin L Powell Academy's student population of 898 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 69 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
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
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Prince George's County 51±¬ÁÏs
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
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, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
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 51±¬ÁÏs.
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