Glenarden Woods Elementary School

7801 Glenarden Pkwy

Lanham, MD 20706

School District

Prince George's County Public Schools
Grade

2-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:15
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by other on October 29, 2022

So honestly, this is a great school. I graduated from it 3 years ago now, and now, with middle school I can't help but feel that Glenarden Woods Elementary school was much better than my current school. So, the teachers there are fantastic, I remember that in one year we had like 3 teachers with PhDs. The attitude in the classroom is great. The school starts teaching you about social issues and bullying from the very beginning of second grade, which really engraves these concepts into your mind after 4 years. The teachers prepare you for middle school very well, especially in 5th grade. For the students who really want to get ahead of everyone else, there is accelerated math in GWES. You just have to take some test in 4th or 5th grade. Overall, the whole experience there is very positive and informative. I definitely recommend this school.
Submitted by parent on May 09, 2022

This school is a very cool place. The only thing was the ICAL teacher, he was a bit extreme but, overall the school is pretty good.
Submitted by parent on September 10, 2021

This school is wonderful. The building was remodeled recently and has a spacious media center, the classrooms all have updated tech and the building has a dedicated area for technology and group projects in addition to netbooks for all students that they take home everyday. The Language Arts curriculum is based on William and Mary Integrated Curriculum Model. The Math and Science classes (my son’s fav) is very hands on with multiple projects throughout the year. The children are encouraged to complete the age-appropriate Mensa reading lists and the school participates with the John Hopkins Center for Talented Youth program. The bullying is almost non existent. The teachers/guidance/principal nips it in the bud. Most of all- Your income does not predict your child’s success in this school. Socioeconomic limitations have been minimized at this school. 60%+ of the school is eligible for free/reduced lunch and GWES’s students performance regularly exceeds the most privileged neighborhood schools in other counties. If your child is an accelerated learner this school is 100% where they need to be.
Submitted by parent on March 22, 2019

I rate this school a 6.8. It is great compared to other PG county schools, but can't sit on that. It is a very decent school, I will say. I don't worry about my child here. I was expecting stellar extra-cirricular clubs (where the teachers were consistent), awesome programs/concerts, in-depth topical studies in class, critical thinking skills, debate, etc. Haven't gotten that but it's not bad, it's just very decent. The vocal teacher is the bomb, very impressive. And most teachers are at least average. Others throw work at the students, which ends up falling in the hands of the parents to take care of. Honestly, that happens a lot. But my child is thriving here. Very positive energy in the halls and very positive principle.
Submitted by parent on November 12, 2018

My experience was great and it is a good place for my daughter to learn and it is very safe. I love this school!
Submitted by parent on January 03, 2018

My experience was cool an welcomed there
Submitted by parent on November 04, 2017

My daughter has only been there a short time, but it is drastically different than the school she left, and I mean that in a good way. Everyone is so supportive of the students
Submitted by parent on February 03, 2015

I notice that most of the reviews for GWES are from 2008 or older, except for the most recent one. Now that it is a TAG center only, that is really the only helpful review for parents of TAG students trying to decide if they should leave their neighborhood school. I have a 2nd grader at GWES so it is our first year there, and in their temporary location, but we have been pleased with our decision so far. It is definitely more challenging and my 2nd grader isn't bored at school. They can do more projects and more involved work with a class full of TAG students. - it seems more hands on and less worksheets that we experienced in our boundary school. He likes moving between the teachers during the day and the 2nd grade team seems excellent. They are good at communicating by email with parents. I have noticed a great improvement in all of his work since he's been there, especially math, and he seems very happy at GWES which is the most important thing.
Submitted by parent on October 05, 2014

I don't know why there are not many reviews on this GREAT school. This is the second best elem. school in the STATE, based on MSA score. Beats every elementary school in Montgomery and Howard county that folks usually brag about :). It has several academic contests. oh, wait.. yes, they are the current Science bowl (science quiz) champions in PG county!! there were county STEM fair champions last year!! there are other clubs, what thay call, ROAR acitivites.. these are so many to say about it. I wish there is a similar middle school in PG county that my son can go go :(.
Submitted by parent on September 08, 2014

GWES is an exemplary school! The principal, Tag-coordinator, special team, and teachers have a wealth of experience and knowledge. I have a son in fourth grade and a daughter who just completed 5th and transferred to College Park Academy. I applaud the efforts of Ms. Bowlding and her team in adjusting students at the temporary new home at the Robert Goddard School. GWES represents the model for other schools to aspire. It is a wonderful school and would love to send my 3rd child in the next school year!