- Enrollment
- 3,012
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Adelphi, MD
Buck Lodge Middle
Federal NCES profile for Buck Lodge Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 240051000993
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Buck Lodge Middle earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Maryland schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Adelphi · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 84.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Buck Lodge Middle has class sizes larger than 70% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Buck Lodge Middle ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Adelphi, MD.
School address
District: Prince George's County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240051000993 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-88 students YoY
Buck Lodge Middle shrank from 1,242 students in 2022-23 to 1,154 in 2023-24 (-7.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 75.0 → 68.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-88 students YoY 240051000993 · Adelphi, MD Middle · MID · TRAD
1,200 enr · 16:1 · 84.8% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: High Point High (3,012 students)
Buck Lodge Middle shrank from 1,242 students in 2022-23 to 1,154 in 2023-24 (-7.1%). Teacher FTE lost 75.0 → 68.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Buck Lodge Middle 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 1,200
Buck Lodge Middle
1,200 students
What this shows Buck Lodge Middle reports 1,200 students on the CCD universe file.
How Buck Lodge Middle compares
Buck Lodge Middle 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 | 16:1 | ▲ 10% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.8% | ▲ 73% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,200 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,200
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
84.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% 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
16:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 70% in Maryland - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.1%
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 300 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
35
in-school suspensions + 58 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 75.0%
African American 16.0%
Asian 6.3%
White 1.7%
Two or More 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 75.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.8, Buck Lodge Middle 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 Buck Lodge Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Point High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Charles Herbert Flowers High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkdale High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar 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 Buck Lodge Middle'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 middle 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 (~1,200 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
Frequently asked questions about Buck Lodge Middle
How many students attend Buck Lodge Middle?
Buck Lodge Middle has 1,200 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Adelphi, MD. CCD year-over-year: 1,242 (2022-23) → 1,154 (2023-24), down 88.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Buck Lodge Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Buck Lodge Middle is 16:1, which is 10% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Buck Lodge Middle?
84.8% of students at Buck Lodge Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Buck Lodge Middle?
The largest demographic group at Buck Lodge Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 75.0% of enrollment, in Adelphi, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Buck Lodge Middle?
Buck Lodge Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Buck Lodge Middle rank among public schools in Adelphi?
By Resource Investment Index, Buck Lodge Middle ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Adelphi, 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 Adelphi on the city page.
What other schools are in Prince George's County Public Schools?
Besides Buck Lodge Middle, 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.