- Enrollment
- 3,012
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fort Washington, MD
Fort Foote Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Fort Foote Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240051001033
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fort Foote Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Maryland schools.
- #2 of 9
- schools in Fort Washington · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.6:1
- small classes for Maryland
- 61.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Fort Foote Elementary has class sizes smaller than 75% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fort Foote Elementary ranks #2 of 9 schools in Fort Washington, MD.
School address
District: Prince George's County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240051001033 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Fort Foote Elementary shrank from 309 students in 2022-23 to 281 in 2023-24 (-9.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 22.5 → 19.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-28 students YoY 240051001033 · Fort Washington, MD Other · SMALL · TRAD
277 enr · 12.6:1 · 61.5% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: High Point High (3,012 students)
Fort Foote Elementary shrank from 309 students in 2022-23 to 281 in 2023-24 (-9.1%). Teacher FTE lost 22.5 → 19.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Fort Foote 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 277
Fort Foote Elementary
277 students
What this shows Fort Foote Elementary reports 277 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fort Foote Elementary compares
Fort Foote 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 | 12.6:1 | ▼ 13% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.5% | ▲ 26% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 277 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
277
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 25% in Maryland - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
30.7%
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 277 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 53.1%
African American 32.9%
Asian 6.5%
White 3.6%
Two or More 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.4, Fort Foote Elementary is more 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 Fort Foote Elementary 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 | Higher 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 Fort Foote 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
Similar other schools in Fort Washington
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Tayac Elementary
Standard public school
459 students 21.9:1 students per teacher
Potomac Landing Elementary
Standard public school
422 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Rose Valley Elementary
Standard public school
366 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Fort Washington Forest Elementary
Standard public school
323 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Avalon Elementary
Standard public school
302 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Apple Grove Elementary
Standard public school
277 students 8.9:1 students per teacher
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 (~277 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fort Foote Elementary
How many students attend Fort Foote Elementary?
Fort Foote Elementary has 277 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fort Washington, MD. CCD year-over-year: 309 (2022-23) → 281 (2023-24), down 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fort Foote Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Fort Foote Elementary is 12.6:1, which is 13% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 20% 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 Fort Foote Elementary?
61.5% of students at Fort Foote Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fort Foote Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Fort Foote Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 53.1% of enrollment, in Fort Washington, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fort Foote Elementary?
Fort Foote 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 Fort Foote Elementary rank among schools in Fort Washington?
By Resource Investment Index, Fort Foote Elementary ranks #2 of 9 schools in Fort Washington, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Fort Washington on the city page.
What other schools are in Prince George's County Public Schools?
Besides Fort Foote 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.