- Enrollment
- 3,012
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lanham, MD
Gaywood Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Gaywood Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240051001041
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gaywood Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Lanham · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 79.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Gaywood Elementary has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gaywood Elementary ranks #2 of 4 schools in Lanham, MD.
School address
District: Prince George's County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240051001041 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Gaywood Elementary held near 506 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 38.5 → 42.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 240051001041 · Lanham, MD Other · MID · TRAD
525 enr · 13.8:1 · 79.7% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: High Point High (3,012 students)
Gaywood Elementary held near 506 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 38.5 → 42.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Gaywood 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 525
Gaywood Elementary
525 students
What this shows Gaywood Elementary reports 525 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gaywood Elementary compares
Gaywood 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 5% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.7% | ▲ 63% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 525 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
525
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 40% in Maryland - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 525 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 68.6%
African American 24.8%
Asian 2.5%
White 2.1%
Two or More 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 68.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.7, Gaywood 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 Gaywood Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Point High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Charles Herbert Flowers High | Larger | Lower 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 Gaywood 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 Lanham
3 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 (~525 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Gaywood Elementary
How many students attend Gaywood Elementary?
Gaywood Elementary has 525 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lanham, MD. CCD year-over-year: 497 (2022-23) → 506 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gaywood Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Gaywood Elementary is 13.8:1, which is 5% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 12% 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 Gaywood Elementary?
79.7% of students at Gaywood Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gaywood Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Gaywood Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 68.6% of enrollment, in Lanham, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gaywood Elementary?
Gaywood Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Gaywood Elementary rank among schools in Lanham?
By Resource Investment Index, Gaywood Elementary ranks #2 of 4 schools in Lanham, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lanham on the city page.
What other schools are in Prince George's County Public Schools?
Besides Gaywood 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.