- Enrollment
- 3,012
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Forestville, MD
Drew Freeman Middle
Federal NCES profile for Drew Freeman Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 240051001034
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Drew Freeman Middle earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Maryland schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Forestville · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 64.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Drew Freeman Middle has class sizes larger than 96% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Drew Freeman Middle ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Forestville, MD.
School address
District: Prince George's County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240051001034 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+242 students YoY
Drew Freeman Middle grew from 833 students in 2022-23 to 1,075 in 2023-24 (+29.1%).
Teacher FTE added 51.0 → 58.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+242 students YoY 240051001034 · Forestville, MD Middle · MID · TRAD
1,022 enr · 20:1 · 64.7% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: High Point High (3,012 students)
Drew Freeman Middle grew from 833 students in 2022-23 to 1,075 in 2023-24 (+29.1%). Teacher FTE added 51.0 → 58.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Drew Freeman Middle 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 1,022
Drew Freeman Middle
1,022 students
What this shows Drew Freeman Middle reports 1,022 students on the CCD universe file.
How Drew Freeman Middle compares
Drew Freeman Middle 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 | 20:1 | ▲ 38% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.7% | ▲ 32% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,022 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,022
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
20:1
students per teacher
- 38% above state mean
Top 96% in Maryland - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
40.0%
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 341 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 208 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 72.8%
Hispanic or Latino 25.2%
White 1.0%
Two or More 0.5%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 72.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.6, Drew Freeman Middle is less mixed than 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 Drew Freeman Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Point High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Charles Herbert Flowers High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkdale High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bowie High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eleanor Roosevelt High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Drew Freeman Middle'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 middle 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 (~1,022 students)
Frequently asked questions about Drew Freeman Middle
How many students attend Drew Freeman Middle?
Drew Freeman Middle has 1,022 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Forestville, MD. CCD year-over-year: 833 (2022-23) → 1,075 (2023-24), up 242.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Drew Freeman Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Drew Freeman Middle is 20:1, which is 38% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Drew Freeman Middle?
64.7% of students at Drew Freeman Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Drew Freeman Middle?
The largest demographic group at Drew Freeman Middle is African American at 72.8% of enrollment, in Forestville, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Drew Freeman Middle?
Drew Freeman Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Drew Freeman Middle rank among public schools in Forestville?
By Resource Investment Index, Drew Freeman Middle ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Forestville, 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 Forestville on the city page.
What other schools are in Prince George's County Public Schools?
Besides Drew Freeman Middle, 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.