- Enrollment
- 3,012
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Capital Heights, MD
Bradbury Heights Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Bradbury Heights Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240051000991
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bradbury Heights Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Maryland schools.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Capital Heights · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.1:1
- small classes for Maryland
- 73.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Bradbury Heights Elementary has class sizes smaller than 93% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bradbury Heights Elementary ranks #3 of 4 schools in Capital Heights, MD.
School address
District: Prince George's County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240051000991 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-66 students YoY
Bradbury Heights Elementary shrank from 444 students in 2022-23 to 378 in 2023-24 (-14.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 35.5 → 34.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-66 students YoY 240051000991 · Capital Heights, MD Other · SMALL · TRAD
354 enr · 10.1:1 · 73.2% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: High Point High (3,012 students)
Bradbury Heights Elementary shrank from 444 students in 2022-23 to 378 in 2023-24 (-14.9%). Teacher FTE lost 35.5 → 34.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Bradbury 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 354
Bradbury Heights Elementary
354 students
What this shows Bradbury Heights Elementary reports 354 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bradbury Heights Elementary compares
Bradbury Heights Elementary is a shrinking 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 | 10.1:1 | ▼ 30% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.2% | ▲ 49% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 354 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.1:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
354
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
10.1:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 7% in Maryland - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
62.4%
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 354 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 64.1%
Hispanic or Latino 32.8%
Two or More 1.4%
White 1.1%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 64.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.1, Bradbury 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 Bradbury 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 Bradbury 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 Capital Heights
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 (~354 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Bradbury Heights Elementary
How many students attend Bradbury Heights Elementary?
Bradbury Heights Elementary has 354 students enrolled. It is a public school in Capital Heights, MD. CCD year-over-year: 444 (2022-23) → 378 (2023-24), down 66.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bradbury Heights Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Bradbury Heights Elementary is 10.1:1, which is 30% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 36% 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 Bradbury Heights Elementary?
73.2% of students at Bradbury Heights Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bradbury Heights Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Bradbury Heights Elementary is African American at 64.1% of enrollment, in Capital Heights, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bradbury Heights Elementary?
Bradbury 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 Bradbury Heights Elementary rank among schools in Capital Heights?
By Resource Investment Index, Bradbury Heights Elementary ranks #3 of 4 schools in Capital Heights, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Prince George's County Public Schools?
Besides Bradbury 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.