Enrollment
393
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Clinton, MD
Francis T. Evans Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Francis T. Evans Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240051001035
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Francis T. Evans Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Maryland schools.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Clinton · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.9:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 54.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Francis T. Evans Elementary has class sizes larger than 89% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Francis T. Evans Elementary ranks #3 of 4 schools in Clinton, MD.
School address
District: Prince George's County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240051001035 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.9:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
+23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
54.3%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
+11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Francis T. Evans Elementary compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at Francis T. Evans Elementary
Francis T. Evans Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Clinton, Maryland, enrolling 393 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.9:1 is larger than about 89% of Maryland schools and 23% above the 14.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 54.3% lands close to the Maryland typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 393 puts it in the smaller third of Maryland schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,382 scored Maryland schools.
Against 252 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #159.
Its student body is led by African American (52%) and Hispanic or Latino (29%) (diversity index 63/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 393 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Clinton's public schools, it stands alongside Waldon Woods Elementary (523 students): Francis T. Evans Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.9:1 vs 19.4:1).
Prince George's County Public Schools also operates High Point High (3,012 students) and Charles Herbert Flowers High (2,712 students) alongside Francis T. Evans Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Francis T. Evans Elementary compares
Francis T. Evans Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.9:1 | ▲ 23% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.3% | ▲ 11% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 393 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
393
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
54.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 89% in Maryland - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.0%
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
$19,234
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $20,446
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 393 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: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 51.7%
Hispanic or Latino 28.8%
White 13.0%
Two or More 4.1%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: African American at 51.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.1, Francis T. Evans Elementary is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Prince George's County Public Schools, which includes Francis T. Evans Elementary.
$19,234
Per student
-6%
vs Maryland
Avg $20,446
+16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.8%
State 51.1%
Federal 12.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Francis T. Evans Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Point High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Charles Herbert Flowers High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkdale High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bowie High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eleanor Roosevelt High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Francis T. Evans Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,012
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- 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 Clinton
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Maryland, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~393 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Francis T. Evans Elementary
How many students attend Francis T. Evans Elementary?
Francis T. Evans Elementary has 393 students enrolled. It is a public school in Clinton, MD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Francis T. Evans Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Francis T. Evans Elementary is 17.9:1, which is 23% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Francis T. Evans Elementary?
54.3% of students at Francis T. Evans Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Francis T. Evans Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Francis T. Evans Elementary is African American at 51.7% of enrollment, in Clinton, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Francis T. Evans Elementary?
Francis T. Evans Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Francis T. Evans Elementary rank among schools in Clinton?
By Resource Investment Index, Francis T. Evans Elementary ranks #3 of 4 schools in Clinton, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Clinton on the city page.
Is Francis T. Evans Elementary a good school?
Francis T. Evans Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Maryland schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Prince George's County Public Schools?
Besides Francis T. Evans 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.
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