Enrollment
572
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Brandywine, MD
Brandywine Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Brandywine Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 240051000992
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brandywine Elementary earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Maryland schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Brandywine · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.4:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 49.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Brandywine Elementary has class sizes larger than 97% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brandywine Elementary ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Brandywine, MD.
School address
District: Prince George's County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240051000992 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.4:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
+41% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.2%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
+0% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Brandywine Elementary compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at Brandywine Elementary
Brandywine Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Brandywine, Maryland, enrolling 572 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.4:1 is larger than about 97% of Maryland schools and 41% above the 14.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 49.2% lands close to the Maryland typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 572 students, its enrollment sits close to the Maryland median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 1,382 Maryland schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 321 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Maryland schools statewide, it ranks #288, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (73%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 43/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 572 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Prince George's County Public Schools also operates High Point High (3,012 students) and Charles Herbert Flowers High (2,712 students) alongside Brandywine 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 Brandywine Elementary compares
Brandywine 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 | 20.4:1 | ▲ 41% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.2% | ▲ 0% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 572 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.4:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
572
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
49.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% 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
20.4:1
students per teacher
- 41% above state mean
Top 97% in Maryland - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
25.5%
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 572 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 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 73.4%
Hispanic or Latino 18.5%
Two or More 3.0%
White 2.6%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: African American at 73.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.5, Brandywine 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 Brandywine 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 Brandywine Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Point High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Charles Herbert Flowers High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkdale High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bowie High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eleanor Roosevelt High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brandywine 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 elementary 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 (~572 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Brandywine Elementary
How many students attend Brandywine Elementary?
Brandywine Elementary has 572 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Brandywine, MD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brandywine Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Brandywine Elementary is 20.4:1, which is 41% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 30% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Brandywine Elementary?
49.2% of students at Brandywine Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brandywine Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Brandywine Elementary is African American at 73.4% of enrollment, in Brandywine, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brandywine Elementary?
Brandywine Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Brandywine Elementary rank among public schools in Brandywine?
By Resource Investment Index, Brandywine Elementary ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Brandywine, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Brandywine on the city page.
Is Brandywine Elementary a good school?
Brandywine Elementary earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Maryland schools. 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 Brandywine 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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