- Enrollment
- 3,012
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Landover, MD
Columbia Park Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Columbia Park Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240051001012
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Columbia Park Elementary earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Maryland schools.
- #4 of 7
- schools in Landover · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.6:1
- small classes for Maryland
- 82.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Columbia Park Elementary has class sizes smaller than 75% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Columbia Park Elementary ranks #4 of 7 schools in Landover, MD.
School address
District: Prince George's County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240051001012 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-85 students YoY
Columbia Park Elementary shrank from 498 students in 2022-23 to 413 in 2023-24 (-17.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 34.9 → 27.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-85 students YoY 240051001012 · Landover, MD Other · SMALL · TRAD
429 enr · 12.6:1 · 82.5% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: High Point High (3,012 students)
Columbia Park Elementary shrank from 498 students in 2022-23 to 413 in 2023-24 (-17.1%). Teacher FTE lost 34.9 → 27.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Columbia Park 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 429
Columbia Park Elementary
429 students
What this shows Columbia Park Elementary reports 429 students on the CCD universe file.
How Columbia Park Elementary compares
Columbia Park 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 | 12.6:1 | ▼ 13% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.5% | ▲ 68% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 429 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
429
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% 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
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 25% in Maryland - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
49.7%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 215 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 52.4%
African American 43.4%
White 1.9%
Two or More 1.4%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 52.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.6, Columbia Park Elementary is about as mixed as 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 Columbia Park 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 | Lower 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 Columbia Park 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
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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 (~429 students)
Frequently asked questions about Columbia Park Elementary
How many students attend Columbia Park Elementary?
Columbia Park Elementary has 429 students enrolled. It is a public school in Landover, MD. CCD year-over-year: 498 (2022-23) → 413 (2023-24), down 85.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Columbia Park Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Columbia Park Elementary is 12.6:1, which is 13% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 20% 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 Columbia Park Elementary?
82.5% of students at Columbia Park Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Columbia Park Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Columbia Park Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 52.4% of enrollment, in Landover, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Columbia Park Elementary?
Columbia Park Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Columbia Park Elementary rank among schools in Landover?
By Resource Investment Index, Columbia Park Elementary ranks #4 of 7 schools in Landover, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Landover on the city page.
What other schools are in Prince George's County Public Schools?
Besides Columbia Park 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.