- Enrollment
- 3,012
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Upper Marlboro, MD
Chesapeake Math and It South Public Charter
Federal NCES profile for Chesapeake Math and It South Public Charter, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240051001726Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chesapeake Math and It South Public Charter earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Maryland schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Maryland.
- #2 of 7
- schools in Upper Marlboro · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.3:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 29.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Chesapeake Math and It South Public Charter has class sizes larger than 91% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chesapeake Math and It South Public Charter ranks #2 of 7 schools in Upper Marlboro, MD.
School address
District: Prince George's County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240051001726 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Chesapeake Math and It South Public Charter held near 1,500 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 82.0 → 84.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 240051001726 · Upper Marlboro, MD Other · MID · CHARTER
1,503 enr · 18.3:1 · 29.4% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: High Point High (3,012 students)
Chesapeake Math and It South Public Charter held near 1,500 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 82.0 → 84.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Chesapeake Math and It South Public Charter 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
Chesapeake Math and It South Public Charter
1,503 students
What this shows Chesapeake Math and It South Public Charter reports 1,503 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chesapeake Math and It South Public Charter compares
Chesapeake Math and It South Public Charter 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 | 18.3:1 | ▲ 26% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.4% | ▼ 40% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,503 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,503
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% below the Maryland average of 49.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 91% in Maryland - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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 376 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 71 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 94.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
Two or More 1.3%
White 1.0%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 94.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.1, Chesapeake Math and It South Public Charter is less mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
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 Chesapeake Math and It South Public Charter Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Point High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Charles Herbert Flowers High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkdale High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bowie High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eleanor Roosevelt High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chesapeake Math and It South Public Charter'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 Upper Marlboro
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Barack Obama Elementary
Standard public school
629 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Rosaryville Elementary
Standard public school
517 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Kettering Elementary
Standard public school
415 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Arrowhead Elementary
Standard public school
378 students 14:1 students per teacher
Marlton Elementary
Standard public school
309 students 14:1 students per teacher
Patuxent Elementary
Standard public school
281 students 14.1:1 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 (~1,503 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chesapeake Math and It South Public Charter
How many students attend Chesapeake Math and It South Public Charter?
Chesapeake Math and It South Public Charter has 1,503 students enrolled. It is a public school in Upper Marlboro, MD. CCD year-over-year: 1,486 (2022-23) → 1,500 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chesapeake Math and It South Public Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Chesapeake Math and It South Public Charter is 18.3:1, which is 26% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chesapeake Math and It South Public Charter?
29.4% of students at Chesapeake Math and It South Public Charter are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chesapeake Math and It South Public Charter?
The largest demographic group at Chesapeake Math and It South Public Charter is African American at 94.8% of enrollment, in Upper Marlboro, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chesapeake Math and It South Public Charter?
Chesapeake Math and It South Public Charter 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 Chesapeake Math and It South Public Charter rank among schools in Upper Marlboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Chesapeake Math and It South Public Charter ranks #2 of 7 schools in Upper Marlboro, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Upper Marlboro on the city page.
What other schools are in Prince George's County Public Schools?
Besides Chesapeake Math and It South Public Charter, 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.