- Enrollment
- 3,012
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Beltsville, MD
Beltsville Academy
Federal NCES profile for Beltsville Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240051000978
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Beltsville Academy earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Maryland schools.
- #4 of 5
- schools in Beltsville · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.9:1
- small classes for Maryland
- 65.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Beltsville Academy has class sizes smaller than 72% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Beltsville Academy ranks #4 of 5 schools in Beltsville, MD.
School address
District: Prince George's County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240051000978 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Beltsville Academy held near 1,109 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 86.0 → 77.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 240051000978 · Beltsville, MD Other · MID · TRAD
1,113 enr · 12.9:1 · 65.4% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: High Point High (3,012 students)
Beltsville Academy held near 1,109 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 86.0 → 77.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Beltsville 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 1,113
Beltsville Academy
1,113 students
What this shows Beltsville Academy reports 1,113 students on the CCD universe file.
How Beltsville Academy compares
Beltsville Academy held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.9:1 | ▼ 11% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.4% | ▲ 33% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,113 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,113
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 28% in Maryland - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.8%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 557 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 79.8%
African American 10.3%
White 4.9%
Asian 2.4%
Two or More 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 79.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.9, Beltsville 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 Beltsville 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 Beltsville 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 Beltsville
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Calverton Elementary
Standard public school
767 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Vansville Elementary
Standard public school
677 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Frances Fuchs Early Childhood Center
Special-education school
364 students 8.5:1 students per teacher
James E. Duckworth Regional Center
Special-education school
99 students 5.2:1 students per teacher
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 (~1,113 students)
Frequently asked questions about Beltsville Academy
How many students attend Beltsville Academy?
Beltsville Academy has 1,113 students enrolled. It is a public school in Beltsville, MD. CCD year-over-year: 1,102 (2022-23) → 1,109 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Beltsville Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Beltsville Academy is 12.9:1, which is 11% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 18% 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 Beltsville Academy?
65.4% of students at Beltsville Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Beltsville Academy?
The largest demographic group at Beltsville Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 79.8% of enrollment, in Beltsville, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Beltsville Academy?
Beltsville Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Beltsville Academy rank among schools in Beltsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Beltsville Academy ranks #4 of 5 schools in Beltsville, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Beltsville on the city page.
What other schools are in Prince George's County Public Schools?
Besides Beltsville 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.