Enrollment
302
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fort Washington, MD
Avalon Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Avalon Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240051000972
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Avalon Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median.
- #5 of 9
- schools in Fort Washington · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 57.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Avalon Elementary has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Avalon Elementary ranks #5 of 9 schools in Fort Washington, MD.
School address
District: Prince George's County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240051000972 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
57.6%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
+18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Avalon Elementary compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at Avalon Elementary
Avalon Elementary is a higher-need, small combined-grade school in Fort Washington, Maryland, enrolling 302 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Maryland schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 57.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 302 puts it in the smaller third of Maryland schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,382 scored Maryland schools.
Against 147 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #79.
Its student body is led by African American (50%) and Hispanic or Latino (42%) (diversity index 57/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 302 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Fort Washington's public schools, it stands alongside Tayac Elementary (459 students): Avalon Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.1:1 vs 21.9:1).
Prince George's County Public Schools also operates High Point High (3,012 students) and Charles Herbert Flowers High (2,712 students) alongside Avalon Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Avalon Elementary compares
Avalon Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.6% | ▲ 18% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 302 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
302
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
57.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 31% in Maryland - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
36.8%
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
$19,234
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $20,446
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 302 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 50.3%
Hispanic or Latino 41.7%
White 3.6%
Two or More 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: African American at 50.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.1, Avalon Elementary is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Prince George's County Public Schools, which includes Avalon Elementary.
$19,234
Per student
-6%
vs Maryland
Avg $20,446
+16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.8%
State 51.1%
Federal 12.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Avalon Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Point High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Charles Herbert Flowers High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkdale High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bowie High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eleanor Roosevelt High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Avalon Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,012
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- 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 Fort Washington
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Tayac Elementary
Standard public school
459 students 21.9:1 students per teacher
Potomac Landing Elementary
Standard public school
422 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Rose Valley Elementary
Standard public school
366 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Fort Washington Forest Elementary
Standard public school
323 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Apple Grove Elementary
Standard public school
277 students 8.9:1 students per teacher
Fort Foote Elementary
Standard public school
277 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Maryland, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~302 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Avalon Elementary
How many students attend Avalon Elementary?
Avalon Elementary has 302 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fort Washington, MD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Avalon Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Avalon Elementary is 13.1:1, which is 10% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 17% 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 Avalon Elementary?
57.6% of students at Avalon Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Avalon Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Avalon Elementary is African American at 50.3% of enrollment, in Fort Washington, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Avalon Elementary?
Avalon Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Avalon Elementary rank among schools in Fort Washington?
By Resource Investment Index, Avalon Elementary ranks #5 of 9 schools in Fort Washington, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Fort Washington on the city page.
Is Avalon Elementary a good school?
Avalon Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Prince George's County Public Schools?
Besides Avalon Elementary, 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.
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