- Enrollment
- 3,012
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · District Heights, MD
Francis Scott Key Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Francis Scott Key Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240051001050
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Francis Scott Key Elementary earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median.
- #2 of 3
- schools in District Heights · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 62.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Francis Scott Key Elementary has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Francis Scott Key Elementary ranks #2 of 3 schools in District Heights, MD.
School address
District: Prince George's County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240051001050 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Francis Scott Key Elementary held near 419 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.4 → 33.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 240051001050 · District Heights, MD Other · SMALL · TRAD
451 enr · 14.5:1 · 62.9% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: High Point High (3,012 students)
Francis Scott Key Elementary held near 419 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.4 → 33.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Francis Scott Key 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 451
Francis Scott Key Elementary
451 students
What this shows Francis Scott Key Elementary reports 451 students on the CCD universe file.
How Francis Scott Key Elementary compares
Francis Scott Key Elementary 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 | 14.5:1 | ▼ 0% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.9% | ▲ 28% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 451 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
451
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 50% in Maryland - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
45.9%
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 451 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 70.7%
Hispanic or Latino 23.5%
White 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Two or More 0.9%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 70.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.4, Francis Scott Key Elementary 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 Francis Scott Key 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 | 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 Francis Scott Key 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 District Heights
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~451 students)
Frequently asked questions about Francis Scott Key Elementary
How many students attend Francis Scott Key Elementary?
Francis Scott Key Elementary has 451 students enrolled. It is a public school in District Heights, MD. CCD year-over-year: 420 (2022-23) → 419 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Francis Scott Key Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Francis Scott Key Elementary is 14.5:1, which is 0% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Francis Scott Key Elementary?
62.9% of students at Francis Scott Key Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Francis Scott Key Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Francis Scott Key Elementary is African American at 70.7% of enrollment, in District Heights, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Francis Scott Key Elementary?
Francis Scott Key Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Francis Scott Key Elementary rank among schools in District Heights?
By Resource Investment Index, Francis Scott Key Elementary ranks #2 of 3 schools in District Heights, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Prince George's County Public Schools?
Besides Francis Scott Key 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.