- Enrollment
- 3,012
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lanham, MD
Glenarden Woods Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Glenarden Woods Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 240051001043
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 91
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Glenarden Woods Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Maryland schools.
- #2 of 8
- public schools in Lanham · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.4:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 36.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Glenarden Woods Elementary has class sizes larger than 92% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Glenarden Woods Elementary ranks #2 of 8 public schools in Lanham, MD.
School address
District: Prince George's County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240051001043 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+48 students YoY
Glenarden Woods Elementary grew from 448 students in 2022-23 to 496 in 2023-24 (+10.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 28.1 → 27.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+48 students YoY 240051001043 · Lanham, MD Elementary · MID · TRAD
516 enr · 18.4:1 · 36.6% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: High Point High (3,012 students)
Glenarden Woods Elementary grew from 448 students in 2022-23 to 496 in 2023-24 (+10.7%). Teacher FTE lost 28.1 → 27.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Glenarden Woods 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 516
Glenarden Woods Elementary
516 students
What this shows Glenarden Woods Elementary reports 516 students on the CCD universe file.
How Glenarden Woods Elementary compares
Glenarden Woods Elementary is a growing 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 | 18.4:1 | ▲ 27% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.6% | ▼ 25% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 516 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
516
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% below the Maryland average of 49.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 92% in Maryland - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
3.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
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 516 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
African American 55.0%
Hispanic or Latino 15.7%
White 14.3%
Asian 8.7%
Two or More 6.2%
Largest group: African American at 55.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.1, Glenarden Woods 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 Glenarden Woods Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Point High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Charles Herbert Flowers High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkdale High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bowie High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eleanor Roosevelt High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Glenarden Woods 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 elementary schools in Lanham
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~516 students)
Frequently asked questions about Glenarden Woods Elementary
How many students attend Glenarden Woods Elementary?
Glenarden Woods Elementary has 516 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lanham, MD. CCD year-over-year: 448 (2022-23) → 496 (2023-24), up 48.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Glenarden Woods Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Glenarden Woods Elementary is 18.4:1, which is 27% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Glenarden Woods Elementary?
36.6% of students at Glenarden Woods Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Glenarden Woods Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Glenarden Woods Elementary is African American at 55.0% of enrollment, in Lanham, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Glenarden Woods Elementary?
Glenarden Woods Elementary 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 Glenarden Woods Elementary rank among public schools in Lanham?
By Resource Investment Index, Glenarden Woods Elementary ranks #2 of 8 public 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 public schools in Lanham on the city page.
What other schools are in Prince George's County Public Schools?
Besides Glenarden Woods 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.