Enrollment
1,022
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
51.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
+38% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
64.7%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
+32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Drew Freeman Middle compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at Drew Freeman Middle
Drew Freeman Middle is a higher-need, large middle school in Forestville, Maryland, enrolling 1,022 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20:1 is larger than about 96% of Maryland schools and 38% above the 14.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 64.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 1,022 puts it in the larger third of Maryland schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 1,382 Maryland schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 159 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Maryland schools statewide, it ranks #132, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (73%) and Hispanic or Latino (25%) (diversity index 41/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 341 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 209 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,022 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Prince George's County Public Schools also operates High Point High (3,012 students) and Charles Herbert Flowers High (2,712 students) alongside Drew Freeman Middle.
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 Drew Freeman Middle compares
Drew Freeman Middle on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$19,234
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Prince George's County Public Schools, which includes Drew Freeman Middle.
$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 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
- 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 middle 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 (~1,022 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Drew Freeman Middle a good school?
Drew Freeman Middle earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% 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 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.
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