- Enrollment
- 3,012
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 240051001027
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 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 40/100 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
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+31 students YoY
Eleanor Roosevelt High held near 2,557 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+31 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 122.0 → 123.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+31 students YoY 240051001027 · Greenbelt, MD High · LARGE · TRAD
2,544 enr · 20.9:1 · 50.5% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: High Point High (3,012 students)
Eleanor Roosevelt High held near 2,557 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+31 headcount). Teacher FTE added 122.0 → 123.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Eleanor Roosevelt High 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
- This school
Eleanor Roosevelt High
2,544 students
- Duval High
Duval High
2,522 students
What this shows Eleanor Roosevelt High reports 2,544 students on the CCD universe file.
How Eleanor Roosevelt High compares
Eleanor Roosevelt High 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 | 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 methodology
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
$19,789
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
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.
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
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 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
- 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
Nationwide high 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 (~2,544 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.9:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 2,526 (2022-23) → 2,557 (2023-24), nearly flat (+31).
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 40/100 (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 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.
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.