- Enrollment
- 3,012
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Forestville, MD
Andrew Jackson Academy
Federal NCES profile for Andrew Jackson Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240051001683
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Andrew Jackson Academy earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Maryland schools.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Forestville · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.4:1
- small classes for Maryland
- 68.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Andrew Jackson Academy has class sizes smaller than 78% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Andrew Jackson Academy ranks #3 of 4 schools in Forestville, MD.
School address
District: Prince George's County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240051001683 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+47 students YoY
Andrew Jackson Academy grew from 407 students in 2022-23 to 454 in 2023-24 (+11.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 37.0 → 33.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+47 students YoY 240051001683 · Forestville, MD Other · SMALL · TRAD
458 enr · 12.4:1 · 68.6% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: High Point High (3,012 students)
Andrew Jackson Academy grew from 407 students in 2022-23 to 454 in 2023-24 (+11.5%). Teacher FTE lost 37.0 → 33.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Andrew Jackson Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- High Point Hig
High Point High
3,012 students
- Charles Herber
Charles Herbert Flowers High
2,712 students
- Parkdale High
Parkdale High
2,588 students
- Bowie High
Bowie High
2,580 students
- Eleanor Roosev
Eleanor Roosevelt High
2,544 students
- This school 458
Andrew Jackson Academy
458 students
What this shows Andrew Jackson Academy reports 458 students on the CCD universe file.
How Andrew Jackson Academy compares
Andrew Jackson Academy is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.4:1 | ▼ 14% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.6% | ▲ 40% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 458 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
458
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% above the Maryland average of 49.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 22% in Maryland - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
75.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,789
per pupil, district-wide
- above Maryland avg of $18,753
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 458 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 54 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 72.9%
Hispanic or Latino 23.8%
White 1.3%
Two or More 1.3%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: African American at 72.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.2, Andrew Jackson Academy is less mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Prince George's County Public Schools reports $19,789 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Andrew Jackson Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Point High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Charles Herbert Flowers High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkdale High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bowie High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eleanor Roosevelt High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Andrew Jackson Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,712
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 2,588
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 2,580
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,544
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools in Forestville
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~458 students)
Frequently asked questions about Andrew Jackson Academy
How many students attend Andrew Jackson Academy?
Andrew Jackson Academy has 458 students enrolled. It is a public school in Forestville, MD. CCD year-over-year: 407 (2022-23) → 454 (2023-24), up 47.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Andrew Jackson Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Andrew Jackson Academy is 12.4:1, which is 14% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 21% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Andrew Jackson Academy?
68.6% of students at Andrew Jackson Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Andrew Jackson Academy?
The largest demographic group at Andrew Jackson Academy is African American at 72.9% of enrollment, in Forestville, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Andrew Jackson Academy?
Andrew Jackson Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Andrew Jackson Academy rank among schools in Forestville?
By Resource Investment Index, Andrew Jackson Academy ranks #3 of 4 schools in Forestville, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Forestville on the city page.
What other schools are in Prince George's County Public Schools?
Besides Andrew Jackson Academy, Prince George's County Public Schools also operates High Point High (3,012 students), Charles Herbert Flowers High (2,712 students), and Parkdale High (2,588 students). See the Prince George's County Public Schools district page for the complete list.