Enrollment
682
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.1:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
+39% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.9%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
-23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How College Park Academy compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at College Park Academy
College Park Academy is a mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Riverdale, Maryland, enrolling 682 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.1:1 is larger than about 97% of Maryland schools and 39% above the 14.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 37.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 682 puts it in the larger third of Maryland schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,382 scored Maryland schools.
Against 278 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #75.
Its student body is led by African American (40%) and Hispanic or Latino (39%) (diversity index 67/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 341 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
14.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Riverdale's public schools, it stands alongside Templeton Elementary (646 students): College Park Academy is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20.1:1 vs 10.9:1).
Prince George's County Public Schools also operates High Point High (3,012 students) and Charles Herbert Flowers High (2,712 students) alongside College Park Academy.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How College Park Academy compares
College Park Academy on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$19,234
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $20,446
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Prince George's County Public Schools, which includes College Park Academy.
$19,234
Per student
-6%
vs Maryland
Avg $20,446
+16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.8%
State 51.1%
Federal 12.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 3,012
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Maryland, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~682 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is College Park Academy a good school?
College Park Academy earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Maryland schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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