Whitehall Elementary School

3901 Woodhaven Lane

Bowie, MD 20715

School District

Prince George's County Public Schools
Grade

K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:15
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on May 04, 2024

The experience you have will vary depending on the teacher you have. There is no accountability from the administration from the special education team. The culture overall for children with invisible disabilities is judgemental and intolerant. Discipline is the first resort in most situations. If you are forced to send your child to this school, have a backup option ready because the school system has known for years about problems at this school with special education and no visible change has been made to protect the families.
Submitted by parent on March 08, 2024

Couldn't be happier with Whitehall. Between the strong academics, excellent teachers, breadth of extracurricalulars and friendly and positive environment, my daughter has really thrived here. Thank you to Dr. Farmer and all the staff for all that you do to make Whitehall such a special place.
Submitted by parent on September 20, 2021

I love Whitehall! It’s an excellent school!
Submitted by parent on January 06, 2020

I want to move to another area to avoid this school.
Submitted by parent on April 13, 2016

Excellent school with talented teachers and supportive staff. My children are appropriately challenged here (versus their previous school) and as a result they are excelling. They've also made new friends at this neighborhood school allowing them to have nearby social connections outside of school hours. We couldn't be happier with this blue ribbon school.
Submitted by parent on April 18, 2015

Do not let the Blue Ribbon Status of this school fool you. We have decided to move because of the school. Although I do like the new Principal, he has hired some new teachers are not very good.( In fact, they are terrible teachers) Much of the supporting staff has left the school and the school seems to be very disorganized and extremely overcrowded. When you walk into the building, you can feel the tension in the atmosphere. This was a good neighborhod school but now children can not learn in this disruptive, stressful and disorganized school.
Submitted by parent on November 23, 2014

I was very skeptical at first with the school having a new principal on board this year after so many years of success with the former principal. However, it appears that Principal Christian is doing a nice job fulfilling the promise of Whitehall of educating students beyond expectations. The rigor continues and overall student achievement continues to soar! I was truly amazed a the number of students who made the principal's honor and 3.0-3.9 honor first quarter. My daughter is learning so much this year and it's due to her amazing teacher and the school leadership team and administration. Go Wildcats!!!!
Submitted by parent on May 14, 2014

First year at Whitehall Elementary and I could not be happier. It's an outstanding school with outstanding teachers and staff. My kids love it.
Submitted by parent on November 08, 2011

I was always a big fan of privates schools so was really nervous about sending my daughter to a public school. She has gone to private schools for most of her life and the one year she had to spend in public school was a nightmare. I must admit that Whitehall put all of my fears to rest. It is the best school my daughter has EVER attended. (public or private)! The faculty and staff are wonderful and it is reflected in the students. She has always been an honor roll student but I used to worry that she was being "given" good grades (although very smart) because she is likable. I have no doubt here that she EARNS EVERY "A" she receives. She is challenged and learning a lot. Yet still makes honor roll. My daughter was really sick earlier this year and tried to FAKE being well because she didn't want to miss school.
Submitted by parent on August 14, 2011

My son attended Kindergarten last year at Whitehall. I was very nervous as Prince George's County Schools do not have the best reputation. I was wowed by the teachers, staff and the school. This school really teaches positive values and respect across the board. My son loved his teacher (Mrs. Wellner) and there were tons of opportunities for parents to be involved and so many are! The only reason I considered staying in this county was based on Whitehall's "great schools rating" and it has lived up to every bit of the "10" it maintains. Looking forward to 1rst grade!