Enrollment
713
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bladensburg, MD
Bladensburg Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Bladensburg Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240051000985
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bladensburg Elementary earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Bladensburg · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 81.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Bladensburg Elementary has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bladensburg Elementary ranks #3 of 3 schools in Bladensburg, MD.
School address
District: Prince George's County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240051000985 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
51.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
81.7%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
+67% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bladensburg Elementary compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bladensburg Elementary
Bladensburg Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Bladensburg, Maryland, enrolling 713 students.
At 14:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Maryland median, within a few percentage points of the 14.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 81.7% of students qualify for free meals, 67% above the Maryland average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 713 puts it in the larger third of Maryland schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 1,382 Maryland schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 176 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Maryland schools statewide, it ranks #137, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (76%) and African American (20%) (diversity index 39/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 713 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Bladensburg's public schools, it stands alongside Port Towns Elementary (747 students): Bladensburg Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14:1 vs 11.9:1).
Prince George's County Public Schools also operates High Point High (3,012 students) and Charles Herbert Flowers High (2,712 students) alongside Bladensburg 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 Bladensburg Elementary compares
Bladensburg 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.7% | ▲ 67% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 713 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
713
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
81.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 44% in Maryland - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
38.8%
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 713 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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
Hispanic or Latino 75.7%
African American 20.4%
White 2.7%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 75.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.5, Bladensburg Elementary is less 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 Bladensburg 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 Bladensburg 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 Bladensburg 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 Bladensburg
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~713 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Bladensburg Elementary
How many students attend Bladensburg Elementary?
Bladensburg Elementary has 713 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bladensburg, MD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bladensburg Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Bladensburg Elementary is 14:1, which is 3% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 11% 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 Bladensburg Elementary?
81.7% of students at Bladensburg Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bladensburg Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Bladensburg Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 75.7% of enrollment, in Bladensburg, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bladensburg Elementary?
Bladensburg Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Bladensburg Elementary rank among schools in Bladensburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Bladensburg Elementary ranks #3 of 3 schools in Bladensburg, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Bladensburg on the city page.
Is Bladensburg Elementary a good school?
Bladensburg Elementary earns 29/100 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 Bladensburg 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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