- Enrollment
- 3,012
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Oxon Hill, MD
Forest Heights Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Forest Heights Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240051001031
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Forest Heights Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Maryland schools.
- #2 of 6
- schools in Oxon Hill · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.2:1
- small classes for Maryland
- 81.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Forest Heights Elementary has class sizes smaller than 93% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Forest Heights Elementary ranks #2 of 6 schools in Oxon Hill, MD.
School address
District: Prince George's County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240051001031 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-44 students YoY
Forest Heights Elementary shrank from 258 students in 2022-23 to 214 in 2023-24 (-17.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 21.7 → 19.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-44 students YoY 240051001031 · Oxon Hill, MD Other · SMALL · TRAD
215 enr · 10.2:1 · 81.0% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: High Point High (3,012 students)
Forest Heights Elementary shrank from 258 students in 2022-23 to 214 in 2023-24 (-17.1%). Teacher FTE lost 21.7 → 19.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Forest Heights Elementary 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 215
Forest Heights Elementary
215 students
What this shows Forest Heights Elementary reports 215 students on the CCD universe file.
How Forest Heights Elementary compares
Forest Heights Elementary is a shrinking 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 | 10.2:1 | ▼ 30% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.0% | ▲ 65% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 215 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.2:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
215
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% 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
10.2:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 7% in Maryland - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
54.9%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 215 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 60.0%
African American 34.0%
White 3.3%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 60.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.3, Forest Heights Elementary is about as mixed as 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 Forest Heights Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Point High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Charles Herbert Flowers High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkdale High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher 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 Forest Heights Elementary'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
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Nationwide other 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 (~215 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Forest Heights Elementary
How many students attend Forest Heights Elementary?
Forest Heights Elementary has 215 students enrolled. It is a public school in Oxon Hill, MD. CCD year-over-year: 258 (2022-23) → 214 (2023-24), down 44.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Forest Heights Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Forest Heights Elementary is 10.2:1, which is 30% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 35% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Forest Heights Elementary?
81.0% of students at Forest Heights Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Forest Heights Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Forest Heights Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 60.0% of enrollment, in Oxon Hill, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Forest Heights Elementary?
Forest Heights Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Forest Heights Elementary rank among schools in Oxon Hill?
By Resource Investment Index, Forest Heights Elementary ranks #2 of 6 schools in Oxon Hill, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Oxon Hill on the city page.
What other schools are in Prince George's County Public Schools?
Besides Forest Heights Elementary, 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.