- Enrollment
- 3,012
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Beltsville, MD
Calverton Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Calverton Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240051000995
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Calverton Elementary earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median.
- #5 of 5
- schools in Beltsville · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 79.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Calverton Elementary has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Calverton Elementary ranks #5 of 5 schools in Beltsville, MD.
School address
District: Prince George's County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240051000995 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-37 students YoY
Calverton Elementary held near 799 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-37 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 55.1 → 58.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-37 students YoY 240051000995 · Beltsville, MD Other · MID · TRAD
767 enr · 13.9:1 · 79.1% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: High Point High (3,012 students)
Calverton Elementary held near 799 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-37 headcount). Teacher FTE added 55.1 → 58.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Calverton 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 767
Calverton Elementary
767 students
What this shows Calverton Elementary reports 767 students on the CCD universe file.
How Calverton Elementary compares
Calverton Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.9:1 | ▼ 4% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.1% | ▲ 61% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 767 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
767
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 42% in Maryland - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
40.7%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 384 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: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 66.4%
African American 24.3%
Asian 4.0%
White 3.4%
Two or More 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 66.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.7, Calverton 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 Calverton 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 Calverton 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 Beltsville
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Beltsville Academy
Standard public school
1,113 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Vansville Elementary
Standard public school
677 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Frances Fuchs Early Childhood Center
Special-education school
364 students 8.5:1 students per teacher
James E. Duckworth Regional Center
Special-education school
99 students 5.2:1 students per teacher
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 (~767 students)
Frequently asked questions about Calverton Elementary
How many students attend Calverton Elementary?
Calverton Elementary has 767 students enrolled. It is a public school in Beltsville, MD. CCD year-over-year: 836 (2022-23) → 799 (2023-24), nearly flat (-37).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Calverton Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Calverton Elementary is 13.9:1, which is 4% 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 Calverton Elementary?
79.1% of students at Calverton Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Calverton Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Calverton Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 66.4% of enrollment, in Beltsville, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Calverton Elementary?
Calverton Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Calverton Elementary rank among schools in Beltsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Calverton Elementary ranks #5 of 5 schools in Beltsville, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Beltsville on the city page.
What other schools are in Prince George's County Public Schools?
Besides Calverton 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.