- Enrollment
- 3,012
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+47 students YoY
Brandywine Elementary grew from 526 students in 2022-23 to 573 in 2023-24 (+8.9%).
Teacher FTE added 28.4 → 32.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+47 students YoY 240051000992 · Brandywine, MD Elementary · MID · TRAD
572 enr · 20.4:1 · 49.2% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: High Point High (3,012 students)
Brandywine Elementary grew from 526 students in 2022-23 to 573 in 2023-24 (+8.9%). Teacher FTE added 28.4 → 32.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Brandywine 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 572
Brandywine Elementary
572 students
What this shows Brandywine Elementary reports 572 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brandywine Elementary compares
Brandywine 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 | 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 methodology
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
$19,789
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 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.
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
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 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
- 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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~572 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 526 (2022-23) → 573 (2023-24), up 47.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.