Enrollment
1,047
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Laurel, MD
Dwight D. Eisenhower Middle
Federal NCES profile for Dwight D. Eisenhower Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 240051001024
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dwight D. Eisenhower Middle earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Laurel · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 74.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Dwight D. Eisenhower Middle has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dwight D. Eisenhower Middle ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Laurel, MD.
School address
District: Prince George's County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240051001024 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
73.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
74.4%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
+52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dwight D. Eisenhower Middle compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dwight D. Eisenhower Middle
Dwight D. Eisenhower Middle is a higher-need, large middle school in Laurel, Maryland, enrolling 1,047 students.
At 14.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Maryland median, within a few percentage points of the 14.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 74.4% of students qualify for free meals, 52% above the Maryland average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 1,047 puts it in the larger third of Maryland schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,382 scored Maryland schools.
Against 114 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #22.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (51%) and African American (42%) (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 262 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Laurel's middle schools, it stands alongside Murray Hill Middle (616 students): Dwight D. Eisenhower Middle is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.3:1 vs 12.3:1).
Prince George's County Public Schools also operates High Point High (3,012 students) and Charles Herbert Flowers High (2,712 students) alongside Dwight D. Eisenhower 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 Dwight D. Eisenhower Middle compares
Dwight D. Eisenhower 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.4% | ▲ 52% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,047 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,047
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
74.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% above the Maryland average of 49.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 47% in Maryland - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.3%
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 262 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
46
in-school suspensions + 97 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.7 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
Hispanic or Latino 51.0%
African American 42.0%
White 2.9%
Asian 2.3%
Two or More 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.2, Dwight D. Eisenhower Middle is more 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 Dwight D. Eisenhower 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 Dwight D. Eisenhower Middle 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 Dwight D. Eisenhower 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 in Laurel
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~1,047 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Dwight D. Eisenhower Middle
How many students attend Dwight D. Eisenhower Middle?
Dwight D. Eisenhower Middle has 1,047 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Laurel, MD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dwight D. Eisenhower Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Dwight D. Eisenhower Middle is 14.3:1, which is 1% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 9% 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 Dwight D. Eisenhower Middle?
74.4% of students at Dwight D. Eisenhower Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dwight D. Eisenhower Middle?
The largest demographic group at Dwight D. Eisenhower Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 51.0% of enrollment, in Laurel, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dwight D. Eisenhower Middle?
Dwight D. Eisenhower Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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 Dwight D. Eisenhower Middle rank among middle schools in Laurel?
By Resource Investment Index, Dwight D. Eisenhower Middle ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Laurel, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Laurel on the city page.
Is Dwight D. Eisenhower Middle a good school?
Dwight D. Eisenhower Middle earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median. 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 Dwight D. Eisenhower 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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