- Enrollment
- 3,012
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hyattsville, MD
Chillum Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Chillum Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240051001009
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chillum Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Maryland schools.
- #5 of 9
- schools in Hyattsville · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.8:1
- small classes for Maryland
- 76.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Chillum Elementary has class sizes smaller than 73% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chillum Elementary ranks #5 of 9 schools in Hyattsville, MD.
School address
District: Prince George's County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240051001009 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-63 students YoY
Chillum Elementary shrank from 368 students in 2022-23 to 305 in 2023-24 (-17.1%).
Teacher FTE added 24.3 → 26.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-63 students YoY 240051001009 · Hyattsville, MD Other · SMALL · TRAD
308 enr · 12.8:1 · 76.9% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: High Point High (3,012 students)
Chillum Elementary shrank from 368 students in 2022-23 to 305 in 2023-24 (-17.1%). Teacher FTE added 24.3 → 26.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Chillum 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 308
Chillum Elementary
308 students
What this shows Chillum Elementary reports 308 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chillum Elementary compares
Chillum 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 | 12.8:1 | ▼ 12% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.9% | ▲ 57% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 308 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
308
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% 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
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 27% in Maryland - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
38.6%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 308 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 74.7%
African American 23.1%
White 1.3%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 74.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.8, Chillum 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 Chillum 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 Chillum 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 Hyattsville
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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Standard public school
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Edward M. Felegy Es
Standard public school
641 students 10.9:1 students per teacher
Ridgecrest Elementary
Standard public school
631 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Rosa L. Parks Elementary
Standard public school
607 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
University Park Elementary
Standard public school
538 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Lewisdale Elementary
Standard public school
533 students 11.1:1 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 (~308 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chillum Elementary
How many students attend Chillum Elementary?
Chillum Elementary has 308 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hyattsville, MD. CCD year-over-year: 368 (2022-23) → 305 (2023-24), down 63.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chillum Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Chillum Elementary is 12.8:1, which is 12% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 18% 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 Chillum Elementary?
76.9% of students at Chillum Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chillum Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Chillum Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 74.7% of enrollment, in Hyattsville, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chillum Elementary?
Chillum Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Chillum Elementary rank among schools in Hyattsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Chillum Elementary ranks #5 of 9 schools in Hyattsville, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Hyattsville on the city page.
What other schools are in Prince George's County Public Schools?
Besides Chillum 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.