- Enrollment
- 3,012
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Capital Heights, MD
Doswell E. Brooks Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Doswell E. Brooks Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240051001021
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Doswell E. Brooks Elementary earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Capital Heights · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 68.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Doswell E. Brooks Elementary has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Doswell E. Brooks Elementary ranks #1 of 4 schools in Capital Heights, MD.
School address
District: Prince George's County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240051001021 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Doswell E. Brooks Elementary shrank from 225 students in 2022-23 to 205 in 2023-24 (-8.9%).
Teacher FTE added 21.3 → 23.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-20 students YoY 240051001021 · Capital Heights, MD Other · SMALL · TRAD
291 enr · 13.9:1 · 68.4% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: High Point High (3,012 students)
Doswell E. Brooks Elementary shrank from 225 students in 2022-23 to 205 in 2023-24 (-8.9%). Teacher FTE added 21.3 → 23.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Doswell E. Brooks 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 291
Doswell E. Brooks Elementary
291 students
What this shows Doswell E. Brooks Elementary reports 291 students on the CCD universe file.
How Doswell E. Brooks Elementary compares
Doswell E. Brooks 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 | 13.9:1 | ▼ 4% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.4% | ▲ 40% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 291 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
291
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 42% in Maryland - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.7%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 291 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 63.6%
Hispanic or Latino 29.6%
White 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%
Asian 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 63.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.7, Doswell E. Brooks 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 Doswell E. Brooks 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 | 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 Doswell E. Brooks 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
Similar other schools in Capital Heights
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 (~291 students)
Frequently asked questions about Doswell E. Brooks Elementary
How many students attend Doswell E. Brooks Elementary?
Doswell E. Brooks Elementary has 291 students enrolled. It is a public school in Capital Heights, MD. CCD year-over-year: 225 (2022-23) → 205 (2023-24), down 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Doswell E. Brooks Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Doswell E. Brooks Elementary is 13.9:1, which is 4% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 11% 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 Doswell E. Brooks Elementary?
68.4% of students at Doswell E. Brooks Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Doswell E. Brooks Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Doswell E. Brooks Elementary is African American at 63.6% of enrollment, in Capital Heights, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Doswell E. Brooks Elementary?
Doswell E. Brooks Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Doswell E. Brooks Elementary rank among schools in Capital Heights?
By Resource Investment Index, Doswell E. Brooks Elementary ranks #1 of 4 schools in Capital Heights, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Prince George's County Public Schools?
Besides Doswell E. Brooks 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.