Enrollment
603
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
45.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
-8% 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
What stands out at G. James Gholson Middle
G. James Gholson Middle is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Landover, Maryland, enrolling 603 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Maryland schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 86.6% of students qualify for free meals, 77% above the Maryland average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 603 students, its enrollment sits close to the Maryland median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,382 scored Maryland schools.
Among 154 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Maryland schools statewide, it ranks #15, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (63%) and Hispanic or Latino (35%) (diversity index 48/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 151 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 63.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 200 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 603 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Landover's middle schools, it stands alongside Kenmoor Middle (1,021 students): G. James Gholson Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.4:1 vs 14.4:1).
Prince George's County Public Schools also operates High Point High (3,012 students) and Charles Herbert Flowers High (2,712 students) alongside G. James Gholson Middle.
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 G. James Gholson Middle compares
G. James Gholson Middle on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$19,234
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
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
- 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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Prince George's County Public Schools, which includes G. James Gholson Middle.
$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 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
- 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 middle schools in Landover
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle 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 (~603 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.4:1)
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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 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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is G. James Gholson Middle a good school?
G. James Gholson Middle earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median. 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 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.
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