- Enrollment
- 3,012
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Landover, MD
Fairmont Heights High
Federal NCES profile for Fairmont Heights High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 240051001029
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fairmont Heights High earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Maryland schools.
- #10 of 12
- public schools in Landover · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.3:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 76.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Fairmont Heights High has class sizes larger than 84% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fairmont Heights High ranks #10 of 12 public schools in Landover, MD.
School address
District: Prince George's County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240051001029 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Fairmont Heights High held near 1,054 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 63.0 → 71.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 240051001029 · Landover, MD High · MID · TRAD
1,090 enr · 17.3:1 · 76.4% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: High Point High (3,012 students)
Fairmont Heights High held near 1,054 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 63.0 → 71.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Fairmont Heights 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
- Eleanor Roosev
Eleanor Roosevelt High
2,544 students
- This school 1,090
Fairmont Heights High
1,090 students
What this shows Fairmont Heights High reports 1,090 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fairmont Heights High compares
Fairmont Heights 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 | 17.3:1 | ▲ 19% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.4% | ▲ 56% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,090 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,090
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% 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
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 84% in Maryland - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
41.2%
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 363 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 76 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 55.9%
Hispanic or Latino 41.6%
Asian 1.1%
White 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 55.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.4, Fairmont Heights High is about as mixed as the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
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 Fairmont Heights High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Point High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Charles Herbert Flowers High | Larger | Lower 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 Fairmont Heights 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
- 2,544
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~1,090 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fairmont Heights High
How many students attend Fairmont Heights High?
Fairmont Heights High has 1,090 students enrolled. It is a high school in Landover, MD. CCD year-over-year: 1,039 (2022-23) → 1,054 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairmont Heights High?
The student-teacher ratio at Fairmont Heights High is 17.3:1, which is 19% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fairmont Heights High?
76.4% of students at Fairmont Heights High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fairmont Heights High?
The largest demographic group at Fairmont Heights High is African American at 55.9% of enrollment, in Landover, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fairmont Heights High?
Fairmont Heights High has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Fairmont Heights High rank among public schools in Landover?
By Resource Investment Index, Fairmont Heights High ranks #10 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 Fairmont Heights 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.