Enrollment
2,544
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Greenbelt, MD
Eleanor Roosevelt High
Federal NCES profile for Eleanor Roosevelt High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 240051001027
👥 S:T ratio 16
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eleanor Roosevelt High earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Maryland schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Maryland.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Greenbelt · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 20.9:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 50.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Eleanor Roosevelt High has class sizes larger than 98% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eleanor Roosevelt High ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Greenbelt, MD.
School address
District: Prince George's County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240051001027 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
122.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.9:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
+44% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.5%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
+3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Eleanor Roosevelt High compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at Eleanor Roosevelt High
Eleanor Roosevelt High is a higher-need, large high school in Greenbelt, Maryland, enrolling 2,544 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.9:1 is larger than about 98% of Maryland schools and 44% above the 14.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 50.5% lands close to the Maryland typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Maryland, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,544 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,382 scored Maryland schools.
Against 40 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #28.
Its student body is led by African American (53%) and Hispanic or Latino (26%) (diversity index 63/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 24 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 283 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Prince George's County Public Schools also operates High Point High (3,012 students) and Charles Herbert Flowers High (2,712 students) alongside Eleanor Roosevelt High.
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 Eleanor Roosevelt High compares
Eleanor Roosevelt High on the metrics families compare, against Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.9:1 | ▲ 44% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.5% | ▲ 3% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,544 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.9:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,544
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
50.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
20.9:1
students per teacher
- 44% above state mean
Top 98% in Maryland - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
27.8%
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
Counselors9.0 FTE
Per 283 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 74 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 53.1%
Hispanic or Latino 26.3%
White 9.4%
Asian 8.3%
Two or More 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 53.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.3, Eleanor Roosevelt High is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 24
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Prince George's County Public Schools, which includes Eleanor Roosevelt High.
$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 Eleanor Roosevelt High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Point High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Charles Herbert Flowers High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parkdale High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bowie High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Duval High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eleanor Roosevelt High'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
- 2,522
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar high 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 (~2,544 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Eleanor Roosevelt High
How many students attend Eleanor Roosevelt High?
Eleanor Roosevelt High has 2,544 students enrolled. It is a high school in Greenbelt, MD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eleanor Roosevelt High?
The student-teacher ratio at Eleanor Roosevelt High is 20.9:1, which is 44% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 33% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Eleanor Roosevelt High?
50.5% of students at Eleanor Roosevelt High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eleanor Roosevelt High?
The largest demographic group at Eleanor Roosevelt High is African American at 53.1% of enrollment, in Greenbelt, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eleanor Roosevelt High?
Eleanor Roosevelt High has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Eleanor Roosevelt High rank among public schools in Greenbelt?
By Resource Investment Index, Eleanor Roosevelt High ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Greenbelt, 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 Greenbelt on the city page.
Is Eleanor Roosevelt High a good school?
Eleanor Roosevelt High earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Maryland schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Maryland. 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 Eleanor Roosevelt High, 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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