- Enrollment
- 3,012
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cheverly, MD
Gladys Noon Spellman Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Gladys Noon Spellman Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240051090458
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gladys Noon Spellman Elementary earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Maryland schools.
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.3:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 79.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 518
- students enrolled
Gladys Noon Spellman Elementary has class sizes larger than 84% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Prince George's County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240051090458 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Gladys Noon Spellman Elementary held near 497 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.5 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 240051090458 · Cheverly, MD Other · MID · TRAD
518 enr · 17.3:1 · 79.1% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: High Point High (3,012 students)
Gladys Noon Spellman Elementary held near 497 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.5 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Gladys Noon Spellman 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 518
Gladys Noon Spellman Elementary
518 students
What this shows Gladys Noon Spellman Elementary reports 518 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gladys Noon Spellman Elementary compares
Gladys Noon Spellman 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 | 17.3:1 | ▲ 19% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.1% | ▲ 61% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 518 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
518
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% 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
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 84% in Maryland - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.4%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 518 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 46.7%
African American 30.9%
Asian 13.3%
White 6.2%
Two or More 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 46.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.5, Gladys Noon Spellman Elementary is more 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 Gladys Noon Spellman Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Point High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Charles Herbert Flowers High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkdale High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar 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 Gladys Noon Spellman 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
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 (~518 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gladys Noon Spellman Elementary
How many students attend Gladys Noon Spellman Elementary?
Gladys Noon Spellman Elementary has 518 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cheverly, MD. CCD year-over-year: 483 (2022-23) → 497 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gladys Noon Spellman Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Gladys Noon Spellman Elementary is 17.3:1, which is 19% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gladys Noon Spellman Elementary?
79.1% of students at Gladys Noon Spellman Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gladys Noon Spellman Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Gladys Noon Spellman Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 46.7% of enrollment, in Cheverly, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gladys Noon Spellman Elementary?
Gladys Noon Spellman Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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).
What other schools are in Prince George's County Public Schools?
Besides Gladys Noon Spellman 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.