- Enrollment
- 3,012
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+88 students YoY
Excel Academy Public Charter grew from 349 students in 2022-23 to 437 in 2023-24 (+25.2%).
Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+88 students YoY 240051001540 · Landover, MD Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
454 enr · 16.8:1 · 63.0% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: High Point High (3,012 students)
Excel Academy Public Charter grew from 349 students in 2022-23 to 437 in 2023-24 (+25.2%). Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Excel Academy Public Charter 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 454
Excel Academy Public Charter
454 students
What this shows Excel Academy Public Charter reports 454 students on the CCD universe file.
How Excel Academy Public Charter compares
Excel Academy Public Charter is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$19,789
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
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.
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
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 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
- 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.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~454 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 349 (2022-23) → 437 (2023-24), up 88.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.