- Enrollment
- 3,012
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Temple Hills, MD
Crossland High
Federal NCES profile for Crossland High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 240051001017
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Crossland High earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Maryland schools.
- #4 of 10
- public schools in Temple Hills · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.6:1
- small classes for Maryland
- 62.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Crossland High has class sizes smaller than 75% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Crossland High ranks #4 of 10 public schools in Temple Hills, MD.
School address
District: Prince George's County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240051001017 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+120 students YoY
Crossland High grew from 1,082 students in 2022-23 to 1,202 in 2023-24 (+11.1%).
Teacher FTE added 87.0 → 89.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+120 students YoY 240051001017 · Temple Hills, MD High · MID · TRAD
1,094 enr · 12.6:1 · 62.5% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: High Point High (3,012 students)
Crossland High grew from 1,082 students in 2022-23 to 1,202 in 2023-24 (+11.1%). Teacher FTE added 87.0 → 89.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Crossland High 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 1,094
Crossland High
1,094 students
What this shows Crossland High reports 1,094 students on the CCD universe file.
How Crossland High compares
Crossland High is a growing 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 | 62.5% | ▲ 28% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,094 | top 11% | - | - |
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.
1,094
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
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
51.8%
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 274 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 85 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 71.2%
Hispanic or Latino 26.1%
White 1.3%
Two or More 0.6%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 71.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.5, Crossland High is less mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
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 Crossland High 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 | Similar 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 Crossland High'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
Nationwide high 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 (~1,094 students)
Frequently asked questions about Crossland High
How many students attend Crossland High?
Crossland High has 1,094 students enrolled. It is a high school in Temple Hills, MD. CCD year-over-year: 1,082 (2022-23) → 1,202 (2023-24), up 120.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crossland High?
The student-teacher ratio at Crossland High 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 Crossland High?
62.5% of students at Crossland High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Crossland High?
The largest demographic group at Crossland High is African American at 71.2% of enrollment, in Temple Hills, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Crossland High?
Crossland High has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Crossland High rank among public schools in Temple Hills?
By Resource Investment Index, Crossland High ranks #4 of 10 public schools in Temple Hills, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Temple Hills on the city page.
What other schools are in Prince George's County Public Schools?
Besides Crossland High, 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.