- Enrollment
- 3,012
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Riverdale, MD
College Park Academy
Federal NCES profile for College Park Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240051001718Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
College Park Academy earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Maryland schools.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Riverdale · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.1:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 37.9%
- free-lunch eligible
College Park Academy has class sizes larger than 97% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, College Park Academy ranks #1 of 4 schools in Riverdale, MD.
School address
District: Prince George's County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240051001718 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
College Park Academy held near 681 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 34.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 240051001718 · Riverdale, MD Other · MID · CHARTER
682 enr · 20.1:1 · 37.9% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: High Point High (3,012 students)
College Park Academy held near 681 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 34.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
College Park Academy 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 682
College Park Academy
682 students
What this shows College Park Academy reports 682 students on the CCD universe file.
How College Park Academy compares
College Park Academy 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 | 20.1:1 | ▲ 39% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.9% | ▼ 23% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 682 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.1:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
682
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
20.1:1
students per teacher
- 39% above state mean
Top 97% in Maryland - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
14.7%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 341 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 39.9%
Hispanic or Latino 38.8%
White 13.7%
Asian 4.0%
Two or More 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 39.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.9, College Park Academy is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 21
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 College Park Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Point High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower 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 | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eleanor Roosevelt High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to College Park Academy'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 Riverdale
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 (~682 students)
Frequently asked questions about College Park Academy
How many students attend College Park Academy?
College Park Academy has 682 students enrolled. It is a public school in Riverdale, MD. CCD year-over-year: 692 (2022-23) → 681 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at College Park Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at College Park Academy is 20.1:1, which is 39% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 28% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at College Park Academy?
37.9% of students at College Park Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of College Park Academy?
The largest demographic group at College Park Academy is African American at 39.9% of enrollment, in Riverdale, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for College Park Academy?
College Park Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 College Park Academy rank among schools in Riverdale?
By Resource Investment Index, College Park Academy ranks #1 of 4 schools in Riverdale, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Riverdale on the city page.
What other schools are in Prince George's County Public Schools?
Besides College Park Academy, 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.