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Margaret Brent Elementary School
Project Overview
The new Margaret Brent Elementary School will serve 850 Pre-K through 5th grade students in a modern, sustainable learning environment. Located on a 12.93-acre site, the two-story, 101,586-square-foot school features daylight-filled classrooms, collaborative academic neighborhoods, and specialized spaces for art, music, and physical education.
At the heart of the building is a vibrant, double-height commons area used for dining, performances, and community gatherings. The design emphasizes safety, comfort, and student wellness, with features such as secure entryways, natural lighting, and high indoor air quality. Sustainable systems include a geothermal HVAC system, rain gardens, and a highly efficient building envelope. Once solar panels are added, the school is expected to achieve Net Zero Energy performance.
Where We Are Now
Construction teams move forward with implementing the school’s design.
Estimated Project Completion: 2026
Last Updated: July 18, 2025
Project At-A-Glance
ADDRESS
5816 Lamont Terrace, New Carrollton, MD 20784
PROJECT TYPE
Replacement
PROJECT BUDGET
$81 Million
FUNDING MODEL
Public Private Partnership (P3)
ARCHITECT
Perkins Eastman
GENERAL CONTRACTOR & PROJECT MANAGER
MCN Build
PRINCIPAL
TBD
NEIGHBORHOOD
New Carrollton
SCHOOL BOARD DISTRICT
District 2
COUNTY COUNCIL DISTRICT
District 3
STATE LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT
District 22
Blueprint Phase II Design
The architects for Phase II created two design options for the eight schools in this phase. Like in Phase I, using prototypes helps speed up construction and lower costs, so students and staff can enjoy updated facilities sooner. Each school will still have space to reflect its unique identity. The presentation below from Perkins Eastman explains the design choices. Take a look at the newest Blueprint School designs!