- Enrollment
- 3,012
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-51 students YoY
Dwight D. Eisenhower Middle held near 1,033 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-51 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 73.0 → 71.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-51 students YoY 240051001024 · Laurel, MD Middle · MID · TRAD
1,047 enr · 14.3:1 · 74.4% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: High Point High (3,012 students)
Dwight D. Eisenhower Middle held near 1,033 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-51 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 73.0 → 71.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Dwight D. Eisenhower 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 1,047
Dwight D. Eisenhower Middle
1,047 students
What this shows Dwight D. Eisenhower Middle reports 1,047 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dwight D. Eisenhower Middle compares
Dwight D. Eisenhower Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$19,789
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 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.
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
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 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
- 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.
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 (~1,047 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,084 (2022-23) → 1,033 (2023-24), nearly flat (-51).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.