- Enrollment
- 3,012
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Riverdale, MD
Beacon Heights Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Beacon Heights Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240051000975
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Beacon Heights Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Maryland schools.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Riverdale · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.7:1
- small classes for Maryland
- 75.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Beacon Heights Elementary has class sizes smaller than 90% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Beacon Heights Elementary ranks #2 of 4 schools in Riverdale, MD.
School address
District: Prince George's County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240051000975 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Beacon Heights Elementary grew from 381 students in 2022-23 to 405 in 2023-24 (+6.3%).
Teacher FTE held 32.4 → 32.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+24 students YoY 240051000975 · Riverdale, MD Other · SMALL · TRAD
342 enr · 10.7:1 · 75.1% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: High Point High (3,012 students)
Beacon Heights Elementary grew from 381 students in 2022-23 to 405 in 2023-24 (+6.3%). Teacher FTE held 32.4 → 32.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Beacon Heights Elementary 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 342
Beacon Heights Elementary
342 students
What this shows Beacon Heights Elementary reports 342 students on the CCD universe file.
How Beacon Heights Elementary compares
Beacon Heights Elementary 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 | 10.7:1 | ▼ 26% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.1% | ▲ 53% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 342 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.7:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
342
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% above the Maryland average of 49.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.7:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 10% in Maryland - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
41.8%
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
$19,789
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 342 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 78.1%
African American 12.9%
White 5.3%
Asian 2.3%
Two or More 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 78.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.0, Beacon Heights Elementary 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 Beacon Heights Elementary 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 Beacon Heights Elementary'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 Riverdale
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 (~342 students)
Frequently asked questions about Beacon Heights Elementary
How many students attend Beacon Heights Elementary?
Beacon Heights Elementary has 342 students enrolled. It is a public school in Riverdale, MD. CCD year-over-year: 381 (2022-23) → 405 (2023-24), up 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Beacon Heights Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Beacon Heights Elementary is 10.7:1, which is 26% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 32% 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 Beacon Heights Elementary?
75.1% of students at Beacon Heights Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Beacon Heights Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Beacon Heights Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 78.1% of enrollment, in Riverdale, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Beacon Heights Elementary?
Beacon Heights Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Beacon Heights Elementary rank among schools in Riverdale?
By Resource Investment Index, Beacon Heights Elementary ranks #2 of 4 schools in Riverdale, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Riverdale on the city page.
What other schools are in Prince George's County Public Schools?
Besides Beacon Heights 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.