Enrollment
603
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 240051001211
G. James Gholson Middle — Landover, MD
Federal NCES profile for G. James Gholson Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 41/100.
👥 Class size 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 70
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Prince George'S County Public Schools · Maryland
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
45.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.3:1
vs 14.4:1 Maryland avg
+34% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
86.6%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
+77% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How G. James Gholson Middle compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
G. James Gholson Middle reports 603 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 45.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 19.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 34% above the Maryland state mean of 14.4:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 21% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 86.6% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 77% above the Maryland average and 67% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 151 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 63.7% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Prince George'S County Public Schools spends $21,751 per pupil district-wide, below the Maryland average of $22,498 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 36.8% from local sources (property taxes), 51.1% from the state, and 12.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How G. James Gholson Middle compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Maryland state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.3:1 | ▲ 34% | 14.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.6% | ▲ 77% | 49.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 603 | top 60% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
86.6%
free-lunch eligible
— 77% 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
19.3:1
students per teacher
— 34% above state mean
Top 97% in Maryland — lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
63.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$21,751
per pupil, district-wide
— below Maryland avg of $22,498
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.
Overview
Enrollment 603 Top 60% in Maryland — larger than 40% of 1,383 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 45.0
Students per teacher 19.3:1 +34% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 86.6% +77% vs state
NCES ID 240051001211
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.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 4.0
Students per counselor 151:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 63.7%
In-school suspensions 2
Out-of-school suspensions 198
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Prince George'S County Public Schools, which includes G. James Gholson Middle.
$21,751
Per student
-3%
vs Maryland
Avg $22,498
+12%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
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- Enrollment
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- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Enrollment
- 2,712
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Enrollment
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- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Enrollment
- 2,580
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Enrollment
- 2,544
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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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.
What is the student-teacher ratio at G. James Gholson Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at G. James Gholson Middle is 19.3:1, which is 34% higher than the Maryland average of 14.4:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Landover, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for G. James Gholson Middle?
G. James Gholson Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.