- Enrollment
- 3,012
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Springdale, MD
Charles Herbert Flowers High
Federal NCES profile for Charles Herbert Flowers High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 240051002951
👥 S:T ratio 11
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Charles Herbert Flowers High earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Maryland schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Maryland.
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.2:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 53.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 2,712
- students enrolled
Charles Herbert Flowers High has class sizes larger than 99% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Prince George's County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240051002951 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+210 students YoY
Charles Herbert Flowers High grew from 2,569 students in 2022-23 to 2,779 in 2023-24 (+8.2%).
Teacher FTE added 122.0 → 127.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+210 students YoY 240051002951 · Springdale, MD High · LARGE · TRAD
2,712 enr · 22.2:1 · 53.5% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: High Point High (3,012 students)
Charles Herbert Flowers High grew from 2,569 students in 2022-23 to 2,779 in 2023-24 (+8.2%). Teacher FTE added 122.0 → 127.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Charles Herbert Flowers High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- High Point Hig
High Point High
3,012 students
- This school
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
- Duval High
Duval High
2,522 students
What this shows Charles Herbert Flowers High reports 2,712 students on the CCD universe file.
How Charles Herbert Flowers High compares
Charles Herbert Flowers High 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 | 22.2:1 | ▲ 53% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.5% | ▲ 9% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,712 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.2:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,712
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
22.2:1
students per teacher
- 53% above state mean
Top 99% in Maryland - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
26.4%
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
Counselors8.0 FTE
Per 339 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 113 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 82.4%
Hispanic or Latino 12.7%
Asian 2.6%
Two or More 0.9%
White 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 82.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.4, Charles Herbert Flowers High is less mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 19
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 Charles Herbert Flowers High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Point High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Parkdale High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bowie High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eleanor Roosevelt High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Duval High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Charles Herbert Flowers High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 2,522
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Nationwide high 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 (~2,712 students)
Frequently asked questions about Charles Herbert Flowers High
How many students attend Charles Herbert Flowers High?
Charles Herbert Flowers High has 2,712 students enrolled. It is a high school in Springdale, MD. CCD year-over-year: 2,569 (2022-23) → 2,779 (2023-24), up 210.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Charles Herbert Flowers High?
The student-teacher ratio at Charles Herbert Flowers High is 22.2:1, which is 53% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Charles Herbert Flowers High?
53.5% of students at Charles Herbert Flowers High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Charles Herbert Flowers High?
The largest demographic group at Charles Herbert Flowers High is African American at 82.4% of enrollment, in Springdale, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Charles Herbert Flowers High?
Charles Herbert Flowers High has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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).
What other schools are in Prince George's County Public Schools?
Besides Charles Herbert Flowers High, Prince George's County Public Schools also operates High Point High (3,012 students), Parkdale High (2,588 students), and Bowie High (2,580 students). See the Prince George's County Public Schools district page for the complete list.