- Enrollment
- 3,012
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Landover, MD
G. James Gholson Middle
Federal NCES profile for G. James Gholson Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 240051001211
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
G. James Gholson Middle earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median.
- #5 of 12
- public schools in Landover · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 86.6%
- free-lunch eligible
G. James Gholson Middle has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, G. James Gholson Middle ranks #5 of 12 public schools in Landover, MD.
School address
District: Prince George's County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240051001211 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-118 students YoY
G. James Gholson Middle shrank from 867 students in 2022-23 to 749 in 2023-24 (-13.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 45.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-118 students YoY 240051001211 · Landover, MD Middle · MID · TRAD
603 enr · 13.4:1 · 86.6% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: High Point High (3,012 students)
G. James Gholson Middle shrank from 867 students in 2022-23 to 749 in 2023-24 (-13.6%). Teacher FTE lost 45.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
G. James Gholson Middle 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 603
G. James Gholson Middle
603 students
What this shows G. James Gholson Middle reports 603 students on the CCD universe file.
How G. James Gholson Middle compares
G. James Gholson Middle 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 8% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.6% | ▲ 77% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 603 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
603
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 35% in Maryland - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
63.7%
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 151 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 198 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 33.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 63.2%
Hispanic or Latino 35.3%
White 1.2%
Asian 0.2%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 63.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.6, G. James Gholson Middle 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 G. James Gholson Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Point High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Charles Herbert Flowers High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkdale High | Larger | Lower 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 G. James Gholson Middle'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 middle schools in Landover
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle 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 (~603 students)
Frequently asked questions about G. James Gholson Middle
How many students attend G. James Gholson Middle?
G. James Gholson Middle has 603 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Landover, MD. CCD year-over-year: 867 (2022-23) → 749 (2023-24), down 118.
What is the student-teacher ratio at G. James Gholson Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at G. James Gholson Middle is 13.4:1, which is 8% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 15% 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 G. James Gholson Middle?
86.6% of students at G. James Gholson Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of G. James Gholson Middle?
The largest demographic group at G. James Gholson Middle is African American at 63.2% of enrollment, in Landover, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for G. James Gholson Middle?
G. James Gholson Middle 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 G. James Gholson Middle rank among public schools in Landover?
By Resource Investment Index, G. James Gholson Middle ranks #5 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 G. James Gholson Middle, 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.