- Enrollment
- 3,012
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lanham, MD
Catherine T. Reed Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Catherine T. Reed Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240051001001
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Catherine T. Reed Elementary earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Lanham · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 72.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Catherine T. Reed Elementary has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Catherine T. Reed Elementary ranks #1 of 4 schools in Lanham, MD.
School address
District: Prince George's County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240051001001 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-37 students YoY
Catherine T. Reed Elementary shrank from 472 students in 2022-23 to 435 in 2023-24 (-7.8%).
Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 36.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-37 students YoY 240051001001 · Lanham, MD Other · SMALL · TRAD
437 enr · 13.2:1 · 72.0% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: High Point High (3,012 students)
Catherine T. Reed Elementary shrank from 472 students in 2022-23 to 435 in 2023-24 (-7.8%). Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 36.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Catherine T. Reed 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 437
Catherine T. Reed Elementary
437 students
What this shows Catherine T. Reed Elementary reports 437 students on the CCD universe file.
How Catherine T. Reed Elementary compares
Catherine T. Reed 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 9% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.0% | ▲ 47% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 437 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
437
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 32% in Maryland - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.0%
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 219 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 69.6%
Hispanic or Latino 21.5%
Asian 3.7%
White 3.0%
Two or More 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 69.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.7, Catherine T. Reed 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 Catherine T. Reed 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 Catherine T. Reed 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 Lanham
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 (~437 students)
Frequently asked questions about Catherine T. Reed Elementary
How many students attend Catherine T. Reed Elementary?
Catherine T. Reed Elementary has 437 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lanham, MD. CCD year-over-year: 472 (2022-23) → 435 (2023-24), down 37.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Catherine T. Reed Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Catherine T. Reed Elementary is 13.2:1, which is 9% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 16% 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 Catherine T. Reed Elementary?
72.0% of students at Catherine T. Reed Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Catherine T. Reed Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Catherine T. Reed Elementary is African American at 69.6% of enrollment, in Lanham, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Catherine T. Reed Elementary?
Catherine T. Reed Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Catherine T. Reed Elementary rank among schools in Lanham?
By Resource Investment Index, Catherine T. Reed Elementary ranks #1 of 4 schools in Lanham, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lanham on the city page.
What other schools are in Prince George's County Public Schools?
Besides Catherine T. Reed 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.