Enrollment
454
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Landover, MD
Excel Academy Public Charter
Federal NCES profile for Excel Academy Public Charter, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 240051001540Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Excel Academy Public Charter earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Maryland schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Maryland schools.
- #1 of 12
- public schools in Landover · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.8:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 63.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Excel Academy Public Charter has class sizes larger than 79% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Excel Academy Public Charter ranks #1 of 12 public schools in Landover, MD.
School address
District: Prince George's County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240051001540 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.8:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
63.0%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
+29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Excel Academy Public Charter compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at Excel Academy Public Charter
Excel Academy Public Charter is a higher-need, mid-sized charter elementary school in Landover, Maryland, enrolling 454 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Maryland schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 63.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 454 students, its enrollment sits close to the Maryland median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 92% of the 1,382 Maryland schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 319 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Maryland schools statewide, it ranks #3, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly African American (86% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 25/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 227 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
14.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Landover's elementary schools, it stands alongside Thomas G. Pullen School (740 students): Excel Academy Public Charter is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.8:1 vs 14:1).
Prince George's County Public Schools also operates High Point High (3,012 students) and Charles Herbert Flowers High (2,712 students) alongside Excel Academy Public Charter.
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 Excel Academy Public Charter compares
Excel Academy Public Charter on the metrics families compare, against Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.8:1 | ▲ 16% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.0% | ▲ 29% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 454 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
454
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
63.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 79% in Maryland - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 227 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 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 86.1%
Hispanic or Latino 9.9%
Two or More 2.2%
White 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 86.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.8, Excel Academy Public Charter 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 Excel Academy Public Charter.
$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 Excel Academy Public Charter Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Point High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Charles Herbert Flowers High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkdale High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar 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 Excel Academy Public Charter'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 elementary schools in Landover
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~454 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Excel Academy Public Charter
How many students attend Excel Academy Public Charter?
Excel Academy Public Charter has 454 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Landover, MD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Excel Academy Public Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Excel Academy Public Charter is 16.8:1, which is 16% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Excel Academy Public Charter?
63.0% of students at Excel Academy Public Charter are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Excel Academy Public Charter?
The largest demographic group at Excel Academy Public Charter is African American at 86.1% of enrollment, in Landover, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Excel Academy Public Charter?
Excel Academy Public Charter has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher 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 Excel Academy Public Charter rank among public schools in Landover?
By Resource Investment Index, Excel Academy Public Charter ranks #1 of 12 public schools in Landover, 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 Landover on the city page.
Is Excel Academy Public Charter a good school?
Excel Academy Public Charter earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Maryland schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Excel Academy Public Charter, 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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