Enrollment
516
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Landover, MD
Cora L. Rice Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Cora L. Rice Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240051001222
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cora L. Rice Elementary earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Maryland schools.
- #7 of 7
- schools in Landover · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.1:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 63.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Cora L. Rice Elementary has class sizes larger than 71% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cora L. Rice Elementary ranks #7 of 7 schools in Landover, MD.
School address
District: Prince George's County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240051001222 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.1:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
63.7%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
+30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cora L. Rice Elementary compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cora L. Rice Elementary
Cora L. Rice Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Landover, Maryland, enrolling 516 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Maryland schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 63.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 516 students, its enrollment sits close to the Maryland median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 97% of the 1,382 Maryland schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 323 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Maryland schools statewide, it ranks #308, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (80%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%) (diversity index 34/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 516 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 51.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Landover's public schools, it stands alongside William Paca Elementary (563 students): Cora L. Rice Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.1:1 vs 16.1:1).
Prince George's County Public Schools also operates High Point High (3,012 students) and Charles Herbert Flowers High (2,712 students) alongside Cora L. Rice Elementary.
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 Cora L. Rice Elementary compares
Cora L. Rice Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.1:1 | ▲ 11% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.7% | ▲ 30% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 516 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
516
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
63.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% above the Maryland average of 49.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 71% in Maryland - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
51.9%
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
$19,234
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 516 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 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 79.5%
Hispanic or Latino 15.9%
Two or More 1.7%
White 1.6%
Asian 1.4%
Largest group: African American at 79.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.2, Cora L. Rice Elementary is less mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Prince George's County Public Schools, which includes Cora L. Rice Elementary.
$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 Cora L. Rice Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Point High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Charles Herbert Flowers High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkdale High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar 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 Cora L. Rice Elementary'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 Landover
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
William Paca Elementary
Standard public school
563 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Dodge Park Elementary
Standard public school
494 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Columbia Park Elementary
Standard public school
429 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Judith P. Hoyer Montessori
Standard public school
361 students 15:1 students per teacher
Kenmoor Early Childhood Center
Special-education school
240 students 8:1 students per teacher
Highland Park Elementary
Standard public school
210 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
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 (~516 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Cora L. Rice Elementary
How many students attend Cora L. Rice Elementary?
Cora L. Rice Elementary has 516 students enrolled. It is a public school in Landover, MD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cora L. Rice Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Cora L. Rice Elementary is 16.1:1, which is 11% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cora L. Rice Elementary?
63.7% of students at Cora L. Rice Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cora L. Rice Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Cora L. Rice Elementary is African American at 79.5% of enrollment, in Landover, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cora L. Rice Elementary?
Cora L. Rice Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cora L. Rice Elementary rank among schools in Landover?
By Resource Investment Index, Cora L. Rice Elementary ranks #7 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.
Is Cora L. Rice Elementary a good school?
Cora L. Rice Elementary earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% 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 Cora L. Rice 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.
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